Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
![]() Ratlam based WDM-3D hauling BTPN rake | |
![]() ![]() Location within Madhya Pradesh | |
Location | |
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Location | Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh |
Coordinates | 23°20′27″N 75°03′04″E / 23.340758°N 75.050992°ECoordinates: 23°20′27″N 75°03′04″E / 23.340758°N 75.050992°E |
Characteristics | |
Owner(s) | Indian Railways |
Operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
Depot code(s) | RTM |
Type | Engine shed |
Rolling stock | WAG-5, WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDG-3A, WDM-3D |
History | |
Opened | 1 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.[1][2][3][4]
Of the three loco sheds in the Western Railway zone, this is the largest among them followed by Vatva, and Sabarmati .[5]
History[]
It was established on 1 May 1967 with capacity holding of 15 locomotives, but currently, it holds around 126 locomotives, WDM-2A, WDM-3A, Inferior Service WDM-2A, WDS-6-04 and WDS-4B class. It received its first locomotive, a WDM-2, from New Katni Junction.[citation needed]
Major and minor schedules of diesel locomotives are carried out in the shed. The shed is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2011 & "5S" certified.[citation needed]
Locomotives[]
SN | Locomotives | HP | Quantity | Image |
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1. | WDM-3D | 3300 | 6 | ![]() |
2. | WDM-3A | 3100 | 14 | ![]() |
3. | WDG-3A | 40 | ![]() | |
4. | WDS-6 | 1400 | 5 | ![]() |
5. | WAG-5 | 3850 | 66 | ![]() |
Total locomotives active as of August 2021[6][7][8] | 131 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Sheeju Chandran. "Interactive Diagram of the WDM-2 Locomotive". Indian Railways Fan Club. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ BRIEF HISTORY OF DIESEL SHED RATLAM
- ^ BRIEF HISTORY OF DIESEL SHED RATLAM
- ^ http://irfca.org/apps/locos/show/2611?page=2
- ^ Sheds and Workshops
- ^ "Railway Website Mechanical Department". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "e-Locos".
- ^ "IRFCA".
External links[]
- Ratlam railway division
- Railway depots in India
- 1967 establishments in Madhya Pradesh
- Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh