preparation for privatisation, the PTC's suburban rail and tram operations were split into separate business units, Bayside Trains, Hillside Trains, Swanston Trams and Yarra Trams. All were privatised in August 1999. References External links Public Record Office Victoria - Metropolitan Transit Authority Defunct railway companies of Australia Former government agencies of Victoria (Australia) Government agencies established in 1983 Government agencies disestablished in 1989 Trams in Melbourne 1983 establishments in Australia 1989 disestablishments in Australia