The D-class Melbourne tram is a fleet of low-floor Combino trams that operate on the Melbourne tram network. They were built by Siemens in Uerdingen, Krefeld, Germany, and are divided into two classes: the three section D1-class which was introduced between 2002 and 2004, and the five section D2-class which was introduced in 2004. The D-class was procured by M>Tram and have been operated by Yarra Trams since they took control of the entire tram network in April 2004.
D2 5016 at the Elizabeth Street terminus, February 2023
Refurbished interior with seating
D1 3536 in the original Yarra Trams livery in November 2007
A Melbourne D2-class tram on demonstration in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in January 2004
A low-floor tram is a tram that has no stairsteps between one or more entrances and part or all of the passenger cabin. The low-floor design improves the accessibility of the tram for the public, and also may provide larger windows and more airspace.
Two low floor trams, an Alstom Citadis 302 and Bombardier Flexity Classic, in Adelaide, South Australia
Entry door of a low-floor tram, with "roll-in" level floor accessibility.
Entry door of a high-floor tram. Stair steps are visible just inside the door.
Wheelchair access ramp in Protram 205 WrAs tram. Low floor is approximately 360 mm (14 in) high
