Template:Infobox Railway Depot 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]
It is one of the three diesel loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, others are Ratlam and Sabarmati.[5] While it is named as "Diesel loco shed", it now only houses electric locomotives.
Livery and markings[edit | edit source]
Vatva DLS has its own logo and stencils. It is written on loco's body side as well as front & back side.
History[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
| Serial No. | Locomotive Class | Horsepower | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WAP-4 | 5050 | 40 |
| 2. | WAG-9 | 6120 | 129 |
| Total Locomotives Active as of February 2026[6][7] | 169 | ||
See also[edit | edit source]
- Diesel Loco Shed, Mhow
- Diesel Loco Shed, Sabarmati
- Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
- Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara
- Electric Loco Shed, Valsad
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "e-Locos".
- ↑ "IRFCA".
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