Tram A2.288 on Collins Street in Melbourne, Australia.
The A class trams were built by Commonwealth Engineering (Comeng) in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong in the 1980s. They were the last single section trams introduced to Melbourne.
Of the 70 units constructed, 69 are still in service.
A Comeng set arrives at Flagstaff station in inner Melbourne, Australia.
The Comeng sets were built in the 1980s and were the first air-conditioned suburban trains in the state of Victoria. Still in service today, they are slowly being retired.
An HCMT set at Westall station in Melbourne, Australia.
The HCMT (High Capacity Metro Train) were built by a consortium known as Evolution Rail, comprising CRRC Changchun, Plenary Group and Downer Rail. A total of 70x 7 car trains were built entering service in 2020.
2026.05.03
After almost 18 months of network testing, today was the first revenue run for the new Alstom X'trapolis 2.0 (XT2) train in Melbourne, Australia.
The train ran to Upfield and back, attracting big crowds of enthusiasts. The packed train had a very positive atmosphere.
50 XT2 sets have been ordered to replace the aging Comeng sets, some of which are over 40 years old.
2026.04.28
A misty start to my morning commute as a Siemens Nexas set approaches Chelsea station in Melbourne, Australia.
I've put a deposit on a 2026 Zeekr X AWD. The colour is changeable until the vehicle is allocated.
I have chosen Khaki Green, but I'm now doubting my choice. The colour is nice, but I'm worried about the durability and upkeep of the matte paint. My driveway is under a tree, and birds like to sit in that tree.
I'm not too keen on the white or grey, I'm concerned about the black getting hot in summer and beige looks nice, but it's kinda... beige.
Am I overthinking the green, or should I pick another colour?