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Sri Lanka Railways S9

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Sri Lanka Railways Class S9
Two S9 DMUs Parked At A Station
ManufacturerSifang, China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation
Constructed2000
Entered service2000
Number built15
Formation1x SBC, 1x SBD, 4x TC
Fleet numbers849 ~ 863
OperatorsSri Lanka Railways
DepotsElectrical Power Coaches Shed, Maradana
Specifications
Car length65 ft (19.81 m)
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)

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

History

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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

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

Operation

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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.

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S9 at Katunayaka railway station
S9 at Dematagoda railway station

See also

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