Wikiwand AI

Electric Loco Shed, Tughlakabad

Loco shed in Delhi, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Electric Loco Shed, Tughlakabad is a motive power depot performing maintenance and repair for electric locomotives of the Indian Railways. Located at Tughlakabad in Delhi and belonging to the Kota division, it is one of the three electric loco sheds under West Central Railway (along with Itarsi and New Katni), and the only one located within Northern Railway territory.[2]

Coordinates28.512366°N 77.290482°E / 28.512366; 77.290482
Quick facts Location, Coordinates ...
Electric Loco Shed, Tughlakabad
The shed is located near Tughlakabad railway station
Tughlakabad-based WAP-7 at New Delhi
Electric Loco Shed, Tughlakabad is located in Delhi
Electric Loco Shed, Tughlakabad
Location within Delhi
Location
LocationBadarpur, Delhi
Coordinates28.512366°N 77.290482°E / 28.512366; 77.290482
Characteristics
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorWest Central Railway zone
Depot codeTKD
TypeEngine shed
Roads6
Rolling stockWAP-7
WAG-9
EF9K
History
Opened15 June 1988; 38 years ago (1988-06-15)[1]
Former rolling stock
WAM-4
WAG-5
WAG-7
Close

History

The Tughlakabad loco shed was commissioned on 15 June 1988 with an initial holding of 100 locomotives.[1]

Livery and markings

Logo of Electric Loco Shed, Tughlakabad

Tughlakabad ELS has its own logo and stencils. It is written on loco's body side as well as front and back side.[clarification needed]

Locomotives

More information Serial no., Locomotive class ...
Serial no. Locomotive class Horsepower Quantity
1. WAP-7 6350 87
2. WAG-9 6120 212
3. EF9K 9000 6
Total active locomotives as of August 2026[3][4] 305
Close

References

Related Articles

Timelines

Top Qs

Fact Checks