Sri Lanka Railways S9

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Sri Lanka Railways Class S9
Two S9 DMUs Parked At A Station
Manufacturer	Sifang, China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation
Constructed	2000
Entered service	2000
Number built	15
Formation	1x SBC, 1x SBD, 4x TC
Fleet numbers	849 ~ 863
Operator(s)	Sri Lanka Railways
Depot(s)	Electrical Power Coaches Shed, Maradana
Specifications
Car length	65 ft (19.81 m)
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)

Class S9 is a type of diesel multiple unit train operated by Sri Lanka's state run rail operator Sri Lanka Railways.

History[]

S9 DMU was introduced to Sri Lanka in year 2000. This was built by China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation and this was the first Diesel-Electric multiple unit to run on Sri Lanka rail.

Specifications[]

One S9 train-set consists of four Third Class(TC) passenger carriages, 1 Driving Trailer and one . Length of a one car is 65 feet (19.81 m). So this one is also capable of higher passenger capacity.

Operation[]

These DMUs are operated on Sri Lanka's Main Line (Up to Rambukkana), Coastal Line, Puttlam Line and Northern Line and not operated in Kelani Valley Line.

Gallery[]

File:S10_train_in_Katunayaka_railway_Station.jpeg

File:S10_at_Dematagoda_Railway_Station.jpeg

See also[]

• Diesel locomotives of Sri Lanka

References[]

External links[]

• Sri Lanka Railways Official Site