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flag Melbourne’s tram upgrades exclude accessible platforms, angering disability advocates despite legal requirements.

flag Disability advocates in Melbourne are condemning new tram stop upgrades in North Melbourne for omitting accessible platforms, despite a legal mandate for level access. flag The changes, aimed at accommodating longer G-class trams on route 57, exclude raised platforms needed for wheelchair users, parents with prams, and elderly passengers. flag Advocates say the government ignored disabled communities and prioritized cost over inclusion, risking the 2032 deadline for full tram accessibility. flag Although future upgrades are promised, no timeline has been given. flag The project involves merging stops, removing 40 car parks, and adjusting heritage kerbing for pedestrian safety. flag Critics warn the lack of immediate access forces reliance on unreliable taxis, increasing strain on other transport systems. flag An auditor-general report found minimal progress in accessibility over the past five years.

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