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Diesel Loco Shed, Guntakal 
Summary
Diesel Loco Shed, Guntakal is an engine shed located in Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh in India.[1] It falls under the jurisdiction of Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway zone.
 Guntakal based WDM-3D twins hauling Devagiri Express. | |
  Location within Andhra Pradesh | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 15°10′N 77°23′E / 15.17°N 77.38°E |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | South Central Railway zone |
| Depot code | GTL |
| Type | Engine shed |
| Rolling stock | WDM-3A, WDM-3D, WDG-3A, WDS-6 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1964 |
| Former rolling stock | WDM-2,YDM-4 |
It is one of the oldest loco sheds, started in 1964 as a M.G Shed.[2]
Diesel locomotives edit
| SN | Locomotives | HP | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WDG-3A | 3100 | 16 |
| 2. | WDM-3A | 3100 | 10 |
| 3. | WDM-3D | 3300 | 25 |
| Total Locomotives Active as of April 2024 | 51 | ||
Electric locomotives edit
Guntakal Electric loco shed has Sanctioned Capacity of 100 locomotives.Electric Shed was Commissioned in 2020.Currently 160-WAG7 Holding at ELS.Staff of Guntakal diesel shed are maintaining Electric locomotives.
| SN | Locomotives | HP | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WAG-7 | 5350 | 180 |
| Total Locomotives Active as of April 2024 | 180 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Indian Railways FAQ: Locomotive Sheds and Workshops". Indian Railways. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ "South Central Railway".