Class S9 is a type of diesel multiple unit train operated by Sri Lanka's state run rail operator Sri Lanka Railways.
| 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 |
| Operators | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Depots | 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) |
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
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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