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.[1][2][3][4]

Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva
Location
LocationVatva, Gujarat
Coordinates22°57′32″N 72°37′46″E
Characteristics
Owner(s)Indian Railways
Operator(s)Western Railway zone
Depot code(s)VTA
TypeEngine shed
Rolling stockWDG-3A
WDM-3A
WDM-3D
WDS-6
WAP-4
WAG-5
History
Opened9 November 1981 (1981-11-09)

Of the three diesel loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, others are Ratlam and Sabarmati .[5]

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 Image
1. WDS-6 1400 19
2. WDG-3A 3100 14
3. WDM-3A 35
4. WDM-3D 3300 36
5. WAG-5 3850 10
6. WAP-4 5050 40
Total Locomotives Active as of February 2022[6][7][8]154

See also

References
  1. Sheeju Chandran. "Interactive Diagram of the WDM-2 Locomotive". Indian Railways Fan Club. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  2. RAILWAY WR : Diesel Shed Vatva
  3. List All Locos
  4. VTAS/Vatva Diesel Locomotive Shed
  5. Sheds and Workshops
  6. "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  7. "e-Locos".
  8. "IRFCA".
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