The 15.7 kilometre route was operated out of Brunswick and Malvern depots with Z, B and D1 class trams.

[1][2][3][4] In February 2015, Yarra Trams released plans to build a centre platform at Toorak, 100 metres west of the existing terminus.

[6] On 30 April 2017, as part of works associated with the closure of Domain Interchange and construction of Anzac railway station, route 8 ceased.

[8][9][10] Routes 8 was operated out of Brunswick and Malvern depots with Z, B and D1 class trams.

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