[2] It replaced the smaller New Cross Depot that serviced the predecessor London Underground line.

As of 2017[update], the depot's allocation consists of London Overground Class 378 EMUs.

This depot closed when the line was transferred from London Underground, and was subsequently demolished.

[4] The current depot was constructed in 2009 to stable British Rail Class 378 stock for the new London Overground service.

[5] Unlike the LUL East London Line New Cross depot, this depot was constructed north of New Cross Gate and beside the Brighton Main Line.