Sri Lanka Railways S9

Sri Lanka Railways S9
Two S9 DMUs Parked At A Station
Stock typeDiesel-Electric Multiple Unit
ManufacturersCRRC Qingdao Sifang
CSR Corporation Limited
Constructed2000
Entered service2000
Number built15
FormationDPC + 4 TC + DTC
Fleet numbers849-863
OperatorSri 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 moverMTU 12V396TC14
Engine typeV12
Power output1,580 hp (1,180 kW)
TransmissionDiesel-electric
AAR wheel arrangementB-B
Braking systemscompressed 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.

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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