Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam

Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam is an engine shed located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh in India. It is located north-east of Ratlam Junction falling under Ratlam railway division. The shed caters to the needs of freight as well as passenger trains. One of the three loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, this is the largest among them followed by Vatva, and Sabarmati.[1][2][3][4][5]

Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
Location
LocationRatlam, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates23°20′27″N 75°03′04″E
Characteristics
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorWestern Railway zone
Depot codeRTM
TypeEngine shed
Rolling stockWDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDM-3D, WDS-6, WAP-4, WAG-5
History
Opened1 May 1967 (1967-05-01)

History

It was established on 1 May 1967 with capacity holding of 15 locomotives, but currently, it holds around 177 locomotives, WDM-2A, WDM-3A, Inferior Service WDM-2A and WDS-6 class. It received its first locomotive, a WDM-2, from New Katni Junction.

Locomotives
SN Locomotives HP Quantity
1. WDM-3D 3300 7
2. WDM-3A 3100 2
3. WDG-3A 36
4. WDS-6 1400 5
5. WAP-4 5350 20
6. WAG-5 3850 116
Total locomotives active as of September 2023[6][7][8]185

See also

References
  1. Sheds and Workshops
  2. Sheeju Chandran. "Interactive Diagram of the WDM-2 Locomotive". Indian Railways Fan Club. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. BRIEF HISTORY OF DIESEL SHED RATLAM
  4. BRIEF HISTORY OF DIESEL SHED RATLAM
  5. http://irfca.org/apps/locos/show/2611?page=2
  6. "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  7. "e-Locos".
  8. "IRFCA".
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