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Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi
Location
LocationItarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates22.5911° N, 77.7230° E
Characteristics
OwnerWestern Central Railways
OperatorIndian Railways
Depot codeET
TypeDiesel Loco maintenance Shed
Roads11
Rolling stockWDM-3A, WDM-3D, WDP-4B, WDS-6, WDG-4D
Routes servedHowrah - Mumbai mainline and Delhi - Nagpur mainline
History
Opened1964

Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi

Diesel Loco Shed Itarsi was established in 1964 with beginning of holding 40 Diesel Locomotives.It is now rated as one of the premier shed of Indian Railways.  

The Diesel Loco Shed is now homing WDP-4, WDM‐3A, WDM‐3D and WDS‐6. But with the Railways electrification project, the shed is also homing some electric locomotives like WAG-5. A full-fledged Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratory has been established in this shed.

Two Effluent Treatment plant and Incinerator are also available. It also has canteen facility for the staff members.