[1] Trains on the Alamein line run with one or two three-car formations of X'Trapolis 100 trainsets.

[2] The section from Camberwell to Ashburton was reopened 4 July 1898 and was operated by a steam locomotive and single carriage.

In 1923, the Railway Commissioners decided not to electrify the line from Deepdene through Riversdale to Ashburton, due to insufficient traffic levels, but would keep the issue under review.

[6] The Commissioners intended to electrify the line if the volume of traffic increased, but that did not occur, and the service was replaced by road bus on 10 October 1927.

The single train running operated a shuttle service along the line from Camberwell.

Staff and Ticket safeworking was used, except between Camberwell and Riversdale where Lever Locking & Track Control was provided on 2 November 1924.

Patronage and revenue on the line doubled after electrification, and on 12 October 1925 a 30 to 45 minute connecting service was provided to Ashburton.

[7] After World War II, as part of Operation Phoenix, plans were drawn up to duplicate the line and provide a flying junction connection at Camberwell.

[7] However, reduced loan funds for railway construction during 1955 and 1956 delayed the rest of the works, with the overpass and new line at Camberwell finally commissioned on 29 November 1959.

The new stock features three doors per side on each carriage with the ability to accommodate up to 456 seated passengers in each six-car configuration.

[1] Due to the limited number of passengers on the Alamein line, services operate as a shuttle in off-peak times to Camberwell instead of continuing into the central business district.

[11] Train services on the Alamein line are also subjected to maintenance and renewal works, usually on selected Fridays and Saturdays.

[21] After Ashburton, the line is narrowed to a single track which remains till its terminus in Alamein.

Some sections of the line have been elevated or lowered into a cutting to eliminate level crossings.

[30] In compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act of 1992, all stations that are new-built or rebuilt are fully accessible and comply with these guidelines.

[31][32][33] Less than half of stations on the line are fully accessible as they haven't been upgraded to meet these guidelines.