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Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva
Location
LocationVatva, Gujarat
Coordinates22°57′32″N 72°37′46″E / 22.958805°N 72.629470°E / 22.958805; 72.629470
Characteristics
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorWestern Railway zone
Depot codeVTA
TypeEngine shed
Rolling stockWDG-3A
WDM-3A
WDM-3D
WDS-6
WAP-4
WAG-5
History
Opened9 November 1981; 44 years ago (1981-11-09)

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]

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, 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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

Locomotives

SN Locomotives HP Quantity Image
1. WDS-6 1400 19 File:VTA WDS6.jpg
2. WDG-3A 3100 28 File:KYN WDG3A.jpg
3. WDM-3A 37 File:VTA WDM3A.jpg
4. WDM-3D 3300 35 File:VTA WDM3D.jpg
5. WAG-5 3850 10 File:BL WAG5 TWINS.jpg
6. WAP-4 5050 10 File:BRC WAP4.jpg
Total Locomotives Active as of May 2021[6][7][8] 139

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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