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 stockWDM 3D
WDG 3A
WDM 3A
WDS 6
WAP 4
WAG 5
History
Opened9 November 1981 (1981-11-09)

Of the three 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, WDM3D, WDG3A, WDM3A, WDS6 and WDS4B 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. WDS-6 1400 19
2. WDG-3A 3100 28
3. WDM-3A 34
4. WDM-3D 3300 32
5. WAG-5 3850 10
6. WAP-4 5050 10
Total Locomotives Active as of January 2021[6][7][8]133

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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