G class Melbourne tram

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The G class Melbourne tram is a three-section articulated tram. The trams are low-floor, replacing part of the current fleet of high-floor Z and A class trams. The design is based on the Flexity 2 but with pivoting outer bogies. These trams were introduced onto the Melbourne tram network on 30 July 2026. The trams have been designed, built and maintained by Alstom, with main manufacturing at its Dandenong factory commencing in late 2023. The Victorian Government's investment also included a new maintenance and stabling facility in Maidstone, with capacity to stable up to 40 trams of the new fleet. The initial contract was for 100 new trams, which is the largest domestic order in Australian history by value, and included the requirement for Alstom to maintain the vehicles for 15 years. The trams are designed to carry 150 passengers and are 25 metres (82 ft 0 in) long. The first of the 50 trams of this fleet will initially roll out on routes 57, 59 and 82. As of 2023, these routes are operated...

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