In an effort to make it easier to get to the 2015 AFL Grand Final Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone will be extended to stops near the MCG for four days. Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, joined General Manager – Clubs & AFL Operations, Travis Auld, recently announce that services from the CBD to stops 9, 10 and 11 on Wellington Street near the ‘G’ would be free from Wednesday morning to midnight on Grand Final day.
“Extending the Free Tram Zone will get people from the city to the MCG free of charge, making it easier to enjoy the Grand Final and Victoria’s newest public holiday.” Ms Allan commented.
Allan went on to explain that the Free Tram Zone will also be extended to stops 7a and 7b at Rod Laver and stop 7c at MCG/Hisense Arena on the other side of the MCG to get fans from the city to the footy free of charge. The extended Free Tram Zone will coincide with the free Foxtel Footy Festival, running from Wednesday 30 September to Saturday 3 October.
“This is a fantastic outcome for AFL supporters and members. I thank the Victorian Government for their assistance in making it easy for the public to come and enjoy the free entertainment at Foxtel Footy Festival.” Mr. Allan commented “From Wednesday to Saturday, fans can participate in Grand Final celebrations and activities, with free movies, kids entertainment and great food on site at Yarra Park, outside Gate 3 at the MCG.”
Ms Allan also pointed out that the centrepiece of the festival is the free Live Site at Yarra Park, that will host the Kids Zone, musicians, interactive displays and activities, media identities and giveaways, and is the end point for this year’s Grand Final Parade. On Grand Final Friday and Saturday, train, tram and bus services will operate to a Saturday timetable, with additional metropolitan and V/Line services. Fares on both days will be capped at $6 for travel across all modes in Melbourne.