Sri Lanka Railways S10

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Sri Lanka Railways Class S10
Class S10 DMU
Third Class Car
In service	2008-present
Manufacturer	China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation Limited
Built at	Sifang
Constructed	2008
Number built	15
Number in service	15
Formation	6 cars per trainset 1DPC + 4 TC + 1 DTC (DPC-Driving power coach, TC- trailer coach, DTC-Driving trailer coach)
Capacity	240 (Third Class)
Operator(s)	Sri Lanka Railways
Specifications
Car length	65 ft (19.81 m)
Maximum speed	100 km/h (62 mph)
Weight	76 t (75 long tons; 84 short tons)
Prime mover(s)	MTU 12V4000R41
Engine type	V12 diesel
Power output	2,000 hp (1,500 kW)
Transmission	On-board Diesel-electric AC/DC
Braking system(s)	Air, Dynamic
Coupling system	Automatic (dual)
Track gauge	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)

Class S10 is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train, built for Sri Lanka Railways by China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation and imported in 2008. Fifteen S10 DMUs were ordered to strengthen commuter services on the main line. These DMUs are with advanced technical features and S10s do considerable service in SLR schedule.

History[]

At nearly 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) this DMU provides power outputs (but lower than other DMUs used in Sri Lanka) to give high rates of acceleration and passenger capacity.

Technical specifications[]

This engine is equipped with common rail diesel injection technology which helps to control internal combustion correctly. The alternating current which is produced by the generator is converted to direct current and transferred to traction motors. A computer system is installed to control most of the activities of the engine. The driving cab consists of a desk type control stand and touch-sensitive visual display unit. Also S10 can be used for multiple unit working and can be coupled up to 3 train-sets.

Operations[]

A class S10 DMU stopping at a station.

This DMU is mainly operating on Sri Lanka Railways Main Line up to Rambukkana and can be used on any line except the Kelani Valley Line. S10s are commonly used in stopping passenger services. Because of the great length of car body, these are unable to run on the Kelani Valley Line because of the sharp curves on the line. Notable operating routes of S10s are:

• On the Main line from Colombo Fort to Rambukkana.
• On the Northern line from Colombo Fort to Maho Junction.
• On the Coastal Line from Colombo Fort to .

See also[]

• Sri Lanka Railways
• Diesel locomotives of Sri Lanka

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