Future-Proofing our Iconic Tramway
Tramway Upgrade Complete
We are delighted to announce the 2025 tramway upgrade is now successfully complete and trams are running the full length of the Western Springs Tramway – from the Aviation Hall on Motions Road to Great North Road and back again.
Thank you to our visitors for your patience, to our donors for your generosity and to our contractors, especially Libbet, for all your long hours and hard work to get the work finished for the school holidays.
Happy tram riding everyone!
Essential upgrades to the Western Springs Tramway
Essential upgrade work took place on the Western Springs Tramway between February and June 2025, to maintain the long-term safety and reliability of this living history experience. These improvements will ensure our meticulously restored heritage trams are not damaged on worn tracks and can continue to operate, bringing joy to thousands of visitors and the local community, for decades to come.
Project timeline
The work was carried out in two stages:
Stage 1: From 10 February and 10 April, work took place at two locations on the tracks along Motions Road. During this time, trams operated between MOTAT Great North Road and the tram stop outside the zoo. They were not able to travel to the Aviation Hall.
On weekends (SAT&SUN) and public holidays an alternative bus service was provided while the tram services is impacted.
April School Holidays: With Stage 1 successfully completed a week ahead of schedule, from 11-27 April, normal services resumed with trams running between Great North Road and the Aviation Hall.
Stage 2: From 28 April to 29 June, upgrade work took place on the passing loop at the corner of Great North and Motions Roads. During this time tram rides were limited to along Great North Road, to the corner of Motions Road and back.
July School Holidays: the tramway upgrade work was successfully completed in June and normal services resumed between Great North Road and the Aviation Hall from Sunday 29 June 2025.
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