Sri Lanka Railways S9


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 passenger carriages, 1 Driving Trailer and one Power car with passenger seating. Length of a one car is. So this one is also capable of higher passenger capacity.

Operation

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

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