Ratlam-based WDM-3A hauling the Ajmer-Hyderabad Urs special train | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ratlam,Madhya Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 23°20′27″N75°03′04″E / 23.340758°N 75.050992°E /23.340758; 75.050992 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | Western Railway |
| Depot code | RTM |
| Type | Engine shed |
| Rolling stock | WDM-3A,WDG-3A,WDM-3D,WDS-6,WAP-4,WAG-5,WAG-7 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 May 1967; 58 years ago (1967-05-01) |
Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam is anengine shed located inRatlam,Madhya Pradesh in India. It is located north-east ofRatlam Junction falling underRatlam railway division. The shed caters to the needs of freight as well as passengertrains. One of the three loco sheds in theWestern Railway zone, this is the largest among them followed byVatva, andSabarmati.[1][2][3][4][5]
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 ServiceWDM-2A andWDS-6 class. It received its first locomotive, aWDM-2, fromNew Katni Junction.[citation needed]


Ratlam DLS has its own logo and stencils. It is written on loco's body side as well as front & back side.
| 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 | 77 |
| 6. | WAG-7 | 5350 | 68 |
| Total Locomotives active as of November 2025[6][7][8] | 200 | ||