Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam is an engine shed located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh in India. It is located north-east of 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 .
Livery and markings
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 68Total Locomotives active as of October 2026198
See also
Diesel Loco Shed, Mhow Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva Diesel Loco Shed, Sabarmati Electric Loco Shed, Valsad Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara
References
External links Railway Board - Official Website Western Railway - Official Website