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]
| File:VTA WDM-3D.jpg Vatva based WDM-3D with an express train. | |
  Location within Gujarat | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Vatva, Gujarat |
| Coordinates | 22°57′32″N 72°37′46″E / 22.958805°N 72.629470°ECoordinates: 22°57′32″N 72°37′46″E / 22.958805°N 72.629470°E |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | Western Railway zone |
| Depot code | VTA |
| Type | Engine shed |
| Rolling stock | WDG-3A WDM-3A WDM-3D WDS-6 WAP-4 WAG-5 |
| History | |
| Opened | 9 November 1981 |
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.[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. | WDG-3A | 3100 | 14 | File:KYN WDG3A.jpg |
| 2. | WDM-3A | 35 | File:VTA WDM3A.jpg | |
| 3. | WDM-3D | 3300 | 36 | File:VTA WDM3D.jpg |
| 4. | WDS-6 | 1400 | 17 | File:VTA WDS6.jpg |
| 5. | WAP-4 | 5050 | 20 | File:BRC WAP4.jpg |
| 6. | WAG-5 | 3850 | 1 | File:BL WAG5 TWINS.jpg |
| 7. | WAG-7 | 5350 | 19 | File:Angul WAG7.jpg |
| Total Locomotives Active as of June 2022[6][7][8] | 142 | |||
See also
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
- ↑ "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ↑ "e-Locos".
- ↑ "IRFCA".