Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur Explained

Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur
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Location:Samastipur, Bihar
Map Type:India Bihar
Owner:Indian Railways
Operator:East Central Railway zone
Type:Engine shed
Roads:6
Rollingstock:WDG-3A
WDM-3D
WAP-4
WAP-7
WAG-7
Former Rolling Stock:WDM-2
WDM-3A

Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur is an engine shed located in Samastipur, in the Indian state of Bihar. Located east of, it falls under the Samastipur railway division. It is the smallest of the three locomotive sheds in the East Central Railway zone. It is exceeded by and, the two largest in the country.

History

The Railway Board sanctioned construction of Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur in the year 1996–97. Construction began in 1999. The initial holding capacity was 20 locomotives, which were transferred from the Diesel Loco shed, Gonda.

Continuation

Major and minor maintenance schedules of locomotives are carried out. The shed is, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified as or 2009. The shed is divided into Light Schedule Repair Section, Heavy Schedule Repair Section, Heavy Repair (Mechanical), Heavy Repair (Electrical), Bogie Section, Machine Shop and Training Centre.

Locomotives

SN Locomotives HP Quantity
1. 3100 22
3. 3300 37
4. 5350 45
5. 6350 46
6. 5350 30
Total locomotives active as of August 2024[1] 180

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Railway Website Mechanical Department. 16 May 2020.