Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust
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| Parent | Municipality of Fitzroy Municipality of Northcote Municipality of Preston |
|---|---|
| Commenced operation | 3 August 1915 |
| Ceased operation | 1 February 1920 |
| Headquarters | Preston |
| Service area | Melbourne |
| Depots | 1 |
| Fleet | 8 R class trams |
The Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust was a tram operator in Melbourne, Australia.
The Fitzroy, Northcote & Preston Tramways Trust (FNPTT) was established in August 1915 by Fitzroy, Northcote and Preston to operate an electric tramway from North Fitzroy north along St Georges Road to a junction at Miller Street, Preston where it split into two branches. One headed west along Miller Street and then turned north along Gilbert Road to terminate at Regent Street, West Preston. The other headed east along Miller Street, crossing over the Mernda railway line and then turned north along Plenty Road to terminate at Tyler Street, East Preston.[1]
A trial run over the lines was conducted on 27 January 1920, however before operations commenced, the FNPTT was taken over by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (M&MTB) on 2 February 1920, with services commencing on 1 April 1920.[2] The FNPTT lines remain open today being served by Yarra Trams routes 11 and 86.[1]