Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam

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Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
Location
LocationRatlam, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates23°20′27″N 75°03′04″E / 23.340758°N 75.050992°E / 23.340758; 75.050992Category:Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlasCategory:Coordinates on Wikidata
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; 58 years ago (1967-05-01)

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]

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.Category:All articles with unsourced statementsCategory:Articles with unsourced statements from February 2019[citation needed]

Livery and markings

Logo Mark (English) of Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam
Logo Mark (Hindi) of Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam

Ratlam DLS has its own logo and stencils. It is written on loco's body side as well as front & back side.

Locomotives

Serial No. Locomotive Class Horsepower Quantity
1. WDM-3D 3300 11
2. WDG-3A 3100 31
3. WDS-6 1400 3
4. WAP-4 5350 10
5. WAG-5 3850 75
6. WAG-7 5350 68
Total Locomotives active as of February 2026[5][6]198

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sheds and Workshops". irfca.org. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Sheeju Chandran. "Interactive Diagram of the WDM-2 Locomotive". Indian Railways Fan Club. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. ↑ "Brief History of Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam" (PDF). Western Railways zone. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam" (PDF). Indian Railways. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Mechanical Engineering - Traction Circulars". Indian Railways. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  6. ↑ "Electric Loco Holding & Availability Targets". elocos.railnet.gov.in. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
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