This year the 2023 Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Melbourne International Flower & Garden show events were both held simultaneously, resulting in some interesting tram workings in the inner city area. In this video we see:-
* An E2 class tram turning from Gertrude St into Nicholson St on a Route 86
service to Docklands.
* A class trams on Route 30a at Victoria Parade/Nicholson St. Route 30a
trams ran from Flinders St/Elizabeth St to the Flower & Garden Show via
Spring St. It then continued along LaTrobe St to Spencer St where trams
shunted before returning to Flinders St.
* Route 11a trams arriving and shunting at St Vincent's Plaza. Buses
replaced trams from St Vincent's Plaza to West Preston and 11a trams
shuttled between Docklands and the Plaza where they shunted.
* A busy Collins St/Spencer St intersection with extra Grand Prix trams
in Spencer St in addition to the regular tram services.
* Route 70 & 75 trams at Flinders St/Spencer St.
* Route 30a, 48 & 75 trams at Flinders St/Spring St.