Part of the site was previously occupied by factories for LDV Group and Wolseley Motors.

[1] It was also previously occupied by the Washwood Heath Railway Works, which was later used by Metro-Cammell and last used by Alstom.

[6] In February 2021, HS2 began seeking bids for an estimated £275 million contract to build the depot.

[7] In early 2023, Birmingham City Council gave planning permission to build the site.

[8][9] The site will contain a rolling stock maintenance depot, storage area, control centre, and facilities for drivers and cleaning staff.