Sri Lanka Railways S9
| Sri Lanka Railways S9 | |
|---|---|
Two S9 DMUs Parked At A Station | |
| Stock type | Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit |
| Manufacturer | CRRC Qingdao Sifang CSR Corporation Limited |
| Constructed | 2000 |
| Entered service | 2000 |
| Number built | 15 |
| Formation | DPC + 4 TC + DTC |
| Fleet numbers | 849-863 |
| Operators | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Depots | Electrical Power Coaches Shed, Maradana |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 19.81 m (64.99 ft) |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Weight | 73 t (72 long tons; 80 short tons) Engine Compartment Only |
| Prime mover(s) | MTU 12V396TC14 |
| Engine type | V12 |
| Power output | 1,580 hp (1,180 kW) |
| Transmission | Diesel-electric |
| AAR wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Braking system(s) | compressed Air, Dynamic |
| Coupling system | Automatic (dual) |
| Multiple working | Yes |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Sri Lanka Railways S9 is a class of diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train sets operated by Sri Lanka's state run rail operator, Sri Lanka Railways.[1]
History
The Class S9 DEMU was introduced to Sri Lanka in the year 2000. They were built by the China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation, and are the first class of Diesel-electric multiple units to run on Sri Lankan rails.
Technical specifications
| Formation | Number of cars | Key |
|---|---|---|
| DPC + 4 TC + DTC | 6 |
The Class S9 only has Third class accommodations as it is used exclusively for commuter services. The length of one car is 19.81 metres (65.0 ft).[2]
Operation
These DEMUs are operated on Sri Lanka's Main Line (up to Rambukkana), Coastal Line, Puttlam Line and Northern Line, but not on the Kelani Valley Line.
Gallery
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S9 at Katunayake railway station
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S9 at Dematagoda railway station
See also
References
- ^ "IESL Digital SLEN". iesl.lk. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ "Class S9". Sri Lanka Railways Info Page. 2012-10-27. Retrieved 2025-01-21.