 Vatva based WAP-4E (ex. BRC) at Ahmedabad. | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Vatva, Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Coordinates | 22°57′32″N 72°37′46″E / 22.958805°N 72.629470°E / 22.958805; 72.629470 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | Western Railway zone |
| Depot code | VTA |
| Type | Engine shed |
| Rolling stock | WAP-4 WAG-9 |
| History | |
| Opened | 9 November 1981 (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] While it is named as "Diesel loco shed", it now only houses electric locomotives.
Livery and markings
Vatva DLS has its own logo and stencils. It is written on loco's body side as well as front & back side.
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
| Serial No. | Locomotive Class | Horsepower | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WAP-4 | 5050 | 40 |
| 2. | WAG-9 | 6120 | 129 |
| Total Locomotives Active as of January 2026[6][7] | 169 | ||
See also
- Diesel Loco Shed, Mhow
- Diesel Loco Shed, Sabarmati
- Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
- Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara
- Electric Loco Shed, Valsad
References
- ^ 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".
External links
- Railway Board - Official Website
- Western Railway - Official Website
