Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva
Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva is an engine shed located in Vatva, Gujarat in India. It is located north-east of Vatva falling under Ahmedabad railway division. The shed caters to the need of freight as well as passenger trains.
It is one of the three diesel loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, others are Ratlam and Sabarmati .
History
It was established on 11 November 1981 with capacity holding of 15 locomotives, but currently it holds around 126 locomotives, WDM-3D, WDG-3A, WDM-3A, WDS-6 and WDS-4B class. It received its first locomotive, a WDM-2, from Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam.
Major and minor schedules of Diesel Locomotives are carried out in the shed. The shed is ISO: ISO 9002:1994, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 9001:2008 certified.
Locomotives
| SN | Locomotives | HP | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WAP-4 | 5050 | 40 |
| 2. | WAG-7 | 5350 | 28 |
| 3. | WAG-9 | 6120 | 88 |
| Total Locomotives Active as of October 2024 | 156 | ||
See also
- Diesel Loco Shed, Mhow
- Diesel Loco Shed, Sabarmati
- Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
- Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara
- Electric Loco Shed, Valsad
References
- ^ Sheeju Chandran. "Interactive Diagram of the WDM-2 Locomotive". Indian Railways Fan Club. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ RAILWAY WR : Diesel Shed Vatva
- ^ List All Locos
- ^ VTAS/Vatva Diesel Locomotive Shed
- ^ Sheds and Workshops
- ^ "e-Locos".
- ^ "IRFCA".
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