Trackless Tram arrives in Stirling

Today marks a significant milestone for the City of Stirling with the arrival of Australia’s first Trackless Tram.

After a long journey from Shanghai, China, the 30m tram arrived at the City’s Administration Centre, where it will undergo testing as part of a trial with partners from Curtin University, ITSG, CRRC and Shanghai Electric.

The trial will involve a range of experts that will examine how this technology works to help determine whether it can be implemented along Scarborough Beach Road.

With its efficient and eco-friendly features, the trackless tram represents a mode of transportation that aligns with our vision for a sustainable City with a local focus.

The tram will connect people to busy, vibrant areas, creating better accessibility and generating urban redevelopment within the Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor.

The Trackless Tram is the latest in sustainable mid-tier transport technology and has the potential to achieve positive economic, business, transport, innovation and sustainability outcomes.

The Trackless Trams could be a game changer for Perth and encourage people to make the switch out of their cars and on to public transport. It’s part of our plan to reduce congestion, improve access to employment and contribute to urban regeneration.

As  a net zero emission vehicle the Trackless Tram will also support a reduction in carbon emissions as well as decreasing the number of cars on the road. However it will require collaboration across community, business and government sectors.

The trial of the Trackless Tram  will commence over the next few weeks and will run through to November, where locals and stakeholders will have the chance to ride the tram and be part of some user experience testing. In conjunction with event partners and sponsors, the City will present a Net Zero Transit Symposium on 21 and 22 November at Rendezvous Scarborough.

The $2 million business case and trial for the Trackless Tram has been funded by the Australian Government. The project is being delivered with partners Curtin University, CRRC, Shanghai Electric and Infrastructure Technology Solutions.

For more information on the Trackless Tram visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/tracklesstram