Sri Lanka Railways S9

Sri Lanka Railways S9
Two S9 DMUs Parked At A Station
Stock typeDiesel-Electric Multiple Unit
ManufacturerCRRC Qingdao Sifang
CSR Corporation Limited
Constructed2000
Entered service2000
Number built15
FormationDPC + 4 TC + DTC
Fleet numbers849-863
OperatorsSri Lanka Railways
DepotsElectrical Power Coaches Shed, Maradana
Specifications
Car length19.81 m (64.99 ft)
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Weight73 t (72 long tons; 80 short tons) Engine Compartment Only
Prime mover(s)MTU 12V396TC14
Engine typeV12
Power output1,580 hp (1,180 kW)
TransmissionDiesel-electric
AAR wheel arrangementB-B
Braking system(s)compressed Air, Dynamic
Coupling systemAutomatic (dual)
Multiple workingYes
Track gauge1,676 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

Class S9 DEMU Formation
Formation Number of cars Key
DPC + 4 TC + DTC 6
  • DPC - Driving Power Car
  • DTC - Driving Trailer Car
  • TC - Trailer Car

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.

  • S9 at Katunayake railway station
    S9 at Katunayake railway station
  • S9 at Dematagoda railway station
    S9 at Dematagoda railway station

See also

References

  1. ^ "IESL Digital SLEN". iesl.lk. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  2. ^ "Class S9". Sri Lanka Railways Info Page. 2012-10-27. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
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