Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam

Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
Location
LocationRatlam, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates23°20′27″N 75°03′04″E
Characteristics
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorWestern Railway
Depot codeRTM
TypeEngine shed
Rolling stockWDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDM-3D, WDS-6, WAP-4, WAG-5, WAG-7
History
Opened1 May 1967

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.

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. WDG-3A 3100 36
3. WDS-6 1400 5
4. WAP-4 5350 10
5. WAG-5 3850 113
6. WAG-7 5350 30
Total locomotives active as of February 2024 201

See also