Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva

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Coordinates: 22°57′32″N 72°37′46″E / 22.958805°N 72.629470°E / 22.958805; 72.629470
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Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva
Location
LocationVatva, Ahmedabad, 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 stockWAP-4
WAG-7
WAG-9
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]

It is one of the three diesel loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, others are Ratlam and Sabarmati .[5]

History[edit]

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]

SN Locomotives HP Quantity
1. WAP-4 5050 35
2. WAG-7 5350 38
3. WAG-9 6120 72
Total Locomotives Active as of April 2024[6][7][8] 145

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  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".

External links[edit]

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