New Cross Gate TMD

New Cross Gate Depot is a major railway depot in New Cross, South East London.

History

London Underground East London Line

Light maintenance and stabling took place at a small depot alongside the South Eastern Main Line on the New Cross branch of the East London line, with heavier work done at Neasden Depot on the Metropolitan line. Between 1985 and 1987, D78 stock operated the line before being replaced by A60 and A62 stock. This depot closed when the line ceased being operated by London Underground.[1]

2009/10: Construction

The current depot was constructed to stable British Rail Class 378 stock for the new London Overground service. Unlike the LUL East London Line New Cross depot, this depot was constructed north of New Cross Gate and beside the Brighton Main Line.

2014/5: Capitalstar 378 conversion to five car units

To cope with increased demand, the class 378 units which operate on the line are being extended to five cars, this requires the depot to be extended by 20m.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Phillip Lindhurst. "New Cross Depot". Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Transport for London (16 March 2013). "New Cross Gate Depot". Retrieved 10 January 2015.

Coordinates: 51°17′07″N 0°01′25″W / 51.2853°N 0.0235°W

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