Due to the recent interest rate rises, we’re having to raise ticket prices to the point that it’s now cheaper to be fined instead. Your best option as always is to continue fare evading, the most common way to ride on #YarraTrams since privatisation.

We’re still a little confused about the timetable now that the clocks have changed. Just give us six months and we’ll have trams running on time again. And while we’re at it, how hard is it to save daylight anyway when interest rates just went up? Give us a break! #YarraTrams

I’ve spent all night trying to set this thing to Daylight Saving Time, and I still have no idea when it starts. All I know is that every time I do this, my automatic feeder goes off, so I’m going to keep doing it. ~Depot Cat

As the wet weather and flooding continues around the network, now is a great time to pick up your #YarraTrams Floaties. Available onboard any tram for the very fair and reasonable surge pricing of $149.99 a pair. Get them for the whole family today!

There is a bit of flooding around the network, so I’m having to take extreme measures to get to the kebab shop. Whichever one of you humans is responsible for the rain, I’m giving you an extra scratching. ~Depot Cat

Throwback Thursday: Dec. 2007 it was a late night, and Depot Cat had stolen a tram to go on a Kebab Crawl. Even now we still can’t get the smell of garlic sauce out of the vehicle. #YarraTrams

Had to bring the kids into work today, so they are writing today’s #YarraTrams posts: “Farts! I’m hungry. This is boring. Why does mummy say not to talk about Uncle Tommy visiting when you’re not home? Where is Depot Cat? I don’t like trams.”

A driver in Adelaide has attempted to extend the line further up Port Rd, but didn’t get very far. We won’t employ them here at #YarraTrams, but are bringing them on as an external consultant, so that we have plausible deniability if they do it on our network. 📸Kane’s Trains

Tram Cops today are targeting any interstaters still hanging around after the Grand Final. You won’t be fined, but you will be made to make a hook turn repeatedly until you get it right, while listening to a hipster barista talk about the origin of their coffee beans. #YarraTrams

Daylight Saving Time starts next Sunday, so to prepare everyone for it, we’re running trams an hour early, or an hour late today. We can never remember which way the clocks change, so we’ve covering both bases. #YarraTrams

Ish not drunk, jist sleepy. Ged me anutta beer. ~Depot Cat

Ignore everything I said earlier, you read it wrong. I’m glad my team won, so you now owe me a kebab. Well done Lions. ~Depot Cat

**DRAFT** Well done to [winning team] for winning the 2026 AFL Grand Final, what an amazing game to beat [losing team]. We always knew you could do it. Congratulations from everyone here st #YarraTrams **DO NOT POST UNTIL AFTER THE GAME**

I predict that Freo are going to win today. If I’m right, you owe me a kebab. If I’m wrong, you owe me a kebab to help drown my sorrows. ~Depot Cat #AFLGF2026

Due to the ongoing wet weather, we are putting into action our special flood tram, to help get people to the Grand Final. #YarraTrams #AFLGF2026

It’s finally here, the biggest day on the footy calendar. The Great Kick To Kick of a Showbag footy on the Grand Arena at the Royal Melbourne Show. We’re putting on extra trams to get you there, so it’s a good thing no other major events are on in Melbourne today. #YarraTrams

To all the Freo fans in the city, the buses are so smooth because you’re actually riding on a tram. You probably can’t see the wheels due to your neck being stuck looking up at all the tall buildings. To the Lions fans, we’ll talk slower for you, bloody Queenslanders. #YarraTrams

The AFL Grand Final parade is on today, so we’re taking votes on which player needs to do a Graham Polak and miss the game. You have until 10:30 to decide, and then a Z goes rogue. #YarraTrams

Throwback Thursday: Aug 2026 Sick of unruly passengers, we told them they had won a free DVD player, and just needed to travel on these trams to get their prize. Instead they ended up in tram gaol, awaiting deportation to Metro Trains Frankston services. #YarraTrams 📸Marcus Wong

Throwback Thursday: W3.654 was hit by a truck at St Kilda & Commercial Rd corner in May 1961. It was pushed on a 45 degree angle off its trucks and was immediately withdrawn from service. The truck driver was not charged after stating “Sorry Mate, I didn’t see you”. #YarraTrams

The Annoying Passenger Index today is 12.8 Extreme. So for the safety of our staff they won’t be answering any questions, eg “Does this Elizabeth St tram go to Market?”, “What stop do I get off for the Airport?” or “Does this tram go first or the one behind it?” #YarraTrams

As part of his Brownlow Medal win, Nick Daicos has free travel for a year, on any tram servicing Docklands. Of course as a Collingwood player, he wouldn’t know where that is, because they never leave the MCG. #YarraTrams

#YarraTrams finished second last at the European Tram Driver championship, and we blame it in the team name, the Tramaroos. Why are they not called The Hook Turns? You can’t get anymore Melbourne than that.

I’ve been disqualified from the 12th European Tram Driver Championships. I guess I overdid it with the performance enhancing catnip, and ended up becoming a tram, and they refused to let me drive myself. Anyway, watch all the humans fail here: www.youtube.com/live/R1PeT9Z... ~Depot Cat

Extra Footy Trams this week are only needed for tomorrow’s Hawthorn game. But given we closed Hawthorn Depot in 1965, there will be no Extra Footy Trams for the match. But you can still visit the Melbourne Tram Museum at the Depot, that’s far better than the footy. #YarraTrams

Throwback Thursday: c.1960 L.103 & W.681 (and another tram) at the Essendon Airport terminus. Back then airport security was much tighter, you could only wander about anywhere you wanted to, if you wore a suit and tie. But then the counterculture hippies ruined that. #YarraTrams

Passenger comfort is aways a priority at #YarraTrams. With today being a particularly cold day, we’ve set the tram air conditioning (where fitted) to the Cold setting, so the tram knows what the outside temperature is. It’s just another example of how we care for you all.

Transport Victoria have proposed a new unified uniform design, for all train, tram, and bus operators in the State. While there has been some pushback, here at #YarraTrams we think they look rad man. So groovy.

Over the weekend some moron drove into the side of a Bendigo tram. This proves two things: 1. It’s not our fault, car drivers hit trams everywhere. 2. Avoid visiting Bendigo, the streets are dangerous. Stay in Melbourne to get your tram fix. #YarraTrams

What do you mean your slushee tastes like cat’s pee? Don’t blame me if you can’t follow a recipe. By the way, do you like my new kitty litter unit? It helps to keep my bottom cool when I’m using it. Such a great innovation. ~Depot Cat