| Sri Lanka Railways S14 | |
|---|---|
.png) S14 Powerset No. 971 | |
| Stock type | Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit |
| Manufacturer | CRRC Qingdao Sifang |
| Assembly | Qingdao, China |
| Constructed | 2019 - 2020 (S14) 2019 - 2020 (S14A) |
| Number built | 9 train sets (S14) 4 power cars (S14A) |
| Number in service | 22 Power Cars |
| Predecessor | Sri Lanka Railways S12 |
| Formation | 2 Power Cars + 7 Intermediate Coaches |
| Fleet numbers | 971–988 (S14) 989–992 (S14A) |
| Capacity | 400 |
| Operators | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) |
| Weight | 74,000 kilograms (163,000 lb) (Power Car) |
| Prime mover(s) | MTU 12V 4000 R41 |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Tractive effort | 1950 hp |
| UIC classification | Bo-Bo |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Sri Lanka Railways S14 is a class of diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train sets, built for Sri Lanka Railways by CRRC Qingdao Sifang, China and financed by a Chinese Sovereign loan. Nine of these train sets were imported to Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2020. They possess air-conditioned first class along with second class and third class accommodations. The Class S14s were ordered to mainly operate on the Main Line from Colombo to Badulla and Kandy.
In addition, four power cars designated as the S14A Class were also ordered for the Aruwakkalu Waste Processing Facility under the Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project in Puttalam. Delivery of these units began in 2020.
Livery
The Class S14 DEMUs all sport a pink, blue and white livery, while the S14A power cars are adorned with a distinctive green and white livery.
Operations
The maiden run of the Class S14 was undertaken on the 3 September 2019 from Ratmalana to Aluthgama.
The following named services are currently operated by the Class S14:
| Service Name | Line | Starting Station | Final Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udarata Menike | Main Line | Colombo Fort | Badulla |
| Podi Menike | |||
| Denuwara Menike | |||
| Ella Odyssey |
References
- ^ "Newly imported rolling stock (Class S14) for Sri Lanka Railway". www.railway.gov.lk. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- "Chinese-made train makes mountain rail travel in Sri Lanka smoother than ever - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- International2019-12-24T06:00:00+00:00, Railway Gazette. "CRRC trainset enters service in Sri Lanka". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Power Cars for Aruwakkadu Waste Processing Facility (Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project)". www.railway.gov.lk. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- "Latest S14 train makes its maiden run to Aluthgama". Times Online. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
| Locomotives and railcars of Sri Lanka | ||
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| Steam locomotives |  | |
| Diesel-electric locomotives | ||
| Diesel-hydraulic locomotives | ||
| Steam railcars | ||
| Diesel railcars | ||
| Diesel multiple units | ||
| ^ indicates narrow (2 ft 6 in / 762 mm) gauge stock | ||