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Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva
Location
LocationVatva, Gujarat
Characteristics
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorWestern Railway Zone (WR)
Depot codeVTA
TypeEngine shed
Rolling stockWDM 3D, WDG 3A, WDM 3A, WDS-6 and WDS-4B
History
Opened9 November 1981; 42 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, WDM3D, WDG3A, WDM3A, WDS6 and WDS4B 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
1. WDS6 1400 19
2. WDG 3A 3100 28
3. WDM 3A 34
4. WDM 3D 3300 32
5. WAG-5 3850 10
6. WAP4 5050 5
Total Locomotives Active as of August 2020[6][7][8] 128

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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "e-Locos".
  8. ^ "IRFCA".

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