Yarra trams was taken over by Melbourne Metrolink,owned by the French, and Swanston Trams by National Express, owned by the British. Colour Schemes 1. W class trams. The 43 trams now in service on regular routes, and the 50 held in reserve for emergencies now carry their original Hawthorn Green and Cream livery lined in gold. City Circle trams City Circle trams, of which there are eleven, are painted burgundy with a green roof.
Tram numbers are gold.
Z, A and B class trams. Most trams are painted in Shamrock Green and Wattle Yellow, with Burmese Gold roofs. A yellow line runs along the side panels, this was lowered from its original position starting in 1988 as it used to be hidden by advertising panels. Tram numbers are yellow unlined stick on vinyl decals. Yarra Trams has commenced painting A and B class trams in a distinctive blue and grey scheme.