The South Eastern Railway is working to strengthen the Tatanagar New Electric Loco Shed. The facility is being developed to handle the repair and maintenance of more than 200 electric locomotives. This move aligns with the goal of achieving full electrification across the Indian Railways network.
What is the current capacity of Tatanagar Loco Shed
The Electric Loco Shed at Tatanagar (ELS/TATA) has a sanctioned capacity of 120 engine units. However, due to high operational needs, the actual number of engines maintained here has often been higher. For example, by January 2025, the shed housed 260 engines.
How many engines are currently maintained here
As of February 2026, the shed maintains a total of 200 engine units. This fleet consists of different types of powerful electric locomotives used for passenger and freight trains.
| Locomotive Type | Number of Units |
|---|---|
| WAP-7 | 27 |
| WAG-9 | 174 |
| Total | 200 |
What are the recent updates on shed expansion
Efforts are ongoing to augment the shed capacity from 150 to 200 locomotives. While there were mentions of further proposed expansions, railway authorities clarified in January 2026 that certain specific construction details were not under the purview of the SER Construction Organisation.
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Tatanagar Loco Shed में अभी कितने इंजन हैं
फरवरी 2026 के आंकड़ों के अनुसार, यहाँ कुल 200 इंजन यूनिट्स हैं, जिनमें 27 WAP-7 और 174 WAG-9 लोकोमोटिव शामिल हैं।
इस शेड की आधिकारिक क्षमता क्या है
Tatanagar Electric Loco Shed की स्वीकृत क्षमता 120 इंजन यूनिट्स की है, लेकिन परिचालन जरूरतों के कारण यहाँ अधिक इंजन रखे जाते हैं।