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

File:VTA DLS Logo.jpg
Logo of Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva

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
2. WDM-3A 35
3. WDM-3D 3300 36
4. WDS-6 1400 17
5. WAP-4 5050 20
6. WAG-5 3850 1
7. WAG-7 5350 19
Total Locomotives Active as of June 2022[6][7][8] 142

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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