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	{{Infobox train		{{Infobox train
	\| background = ~~background = black;color:#3666ca~~		\| background =
	\| name = Sri Lanka Railways S14		\| name = Sri Lanka Railways S14
	\| image = S14 Train (cropped).png		\| image = S14 Train (cropped).png
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	\| assembly = ], ]		\| assembly = ], ]
	\| yearconstruction = 2019 - 2020 (S14) {{break}} 2019 - 2020 (S14A)		\| yearconstruction = 2019 - 2020 (S14) {{break}} 2019 - 2020 (S14A)
	\| numberbuilt = 9 train sets (S14) {{break}} 4 power cars(S14A)		\| numberbuilt = 9 train sets (S14) {{break}} 4 power cars (S14A)
	\| numberservice = 22		\| numberservice = 22 Power Cars
	\| predecessor = ]		\| predecessor = ]
	\| formation = 2 Power Cars + 7 Intermediate Coaches		\| formation = 2 Power Cars + 7 Intermediate Coaches
	\| fleetnumbers = 971–988 (S14) {{break}} 989–992 (S14A)		\| fleetnumbers = 971–988 (S14) {{break}} 989–992 (S14A)
	\| capacity = 400		\| capacity = 400
			\| operator = ]
	\| maxspeed = {{convert\|120\|km/h\|mph}}		\| maxspeed = {{convert\|120\|km/h\|mph}}
	\| weight = {{convert\|74000\|kg\|lb}} (Power Car)		\| weight = {{convert\|74000\|kg\|lb}} (Power Car)
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	'''] S14''' is a class of ] (DEMU) train sets, built for ] Railways by ], ] and financed by a Chinese Sovereign loan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Newly imported rolling stock (Class S14) for Sri Lanka Railway \|url=https://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=341:loading-new-trains-a-containers&lang=en \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=www.railway.gov.lk}}</ref> 9 of these train sets were imported to Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2020. They possess ] ] along with ~~Second~~ ~~Class~~ and ] accommodations. The Class S14s were ordered to mainly operate on the ] from ] to ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Chinese-made train makes mountain rail travel in Sri Lanka smoother than ever - Xinhua {{!}} English.news.cn \|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/14/c_138554263.htm \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=www.xinhuanet.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=International2019-12-24T06:00:00+00:00 \|first=Railway Gazette \|title=CRRC trainset enters service in Sri Lanka \|url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/crrc-trainset-enters-service-in-sri-lanka/55373.article \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=Railway Gazette International \|language=en}}</ref>		'''] S14''' is a class of ] (DEMU) train sets, built for ] by ], ] and financed by a Chinese Sovereign loan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Newly imported rolling stock (Class S14) for Sri Lanka Railway \|url=https://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=341:loading-new-trains-a-containers&lang=en \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=www.railway.gov.lk}}</ref> Nine of these train sets were imported to Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2020. They possess ] ] along with second class and ] accommodations. The Class S14s were ordered to mainly operate on the ] from ] to ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Chinese-made train makes mountain rail travel in Sri Lanka smoother than ever - Xinhua {{!}} English.news.cn \|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/14/c_138554263.htm \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=www.xinhuanet.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=International2019-12-24T06:00:00+00:00 \|first=Railway Gazette \|title=CRRC trainset enters service in Sri Lanka \|url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/crrc-trainset-enters-service-in-sri-lanka/55373.article \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=Railway Gazette International \|language=en}}</ref>

	In addition, 4 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 ]. Delivery of these units began in 2020.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Power Cars for Aruwakkadu Waste Processing Facility (Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project) \|url=https://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=343:power-cars-for-aruwakkadu-waste-processing-facility-metro-colombo-solid-waste-management-project&lang=en \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=www.railway.gov.lk}}</ref>		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 ]. Delivery of these units began in 2020.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Power Cars for Aruwakkadu Waste Processing Facility (Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project) \|url=https://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=343:power-cars-for-aruwakkadu-waste-processing-facility-metro-colombo-solid-waste-management-project&lang=en \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=www.railway.gov.lk}}</ref>

	== Livery ==		== 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.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />		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.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

	== Operations ==		== Operations ==
	The maiden run of the Class S14 was undertaken on the ~~3rd of~~ September, 2019 from ] to ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Latest S14 train makes its maiden run to Aluthgama \|url=https://sundaytimes.lk/online/news/latest-s14-train-makes-its-maiden-run-to-aluthgama/18-1101112 \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=Times Online \|language=English}}</ref>		The maiden run of the Class S14 was undertaken on the 3 September 2019 from ] to ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Latest S14 train makes its maiden run to Aluthgama \|url=https://sundaytimes.lk/online/news/latest-s14-train-makes-its-maiden-run-to-aluthgama/18-1101112 \|access-date=2025-01-13 \|website=Times Online \|language=English}}</ref>

	The following named services are currently operated by the Class S14:<ref name=":0" />		The following named services are currently operated by the Class S14:<ref name=":0" />
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	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />{{Locomotives of Sri Lanka}}		<references />

			{{Locomotives of Sri Lanka}}

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Sri Lanka Railways S14
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.

v t e Locomotives and railcars of Sri Lanka
Steam locomotives	A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 C1 D1 D2 D3 E1 F1 F2 F3 H1^ J1^ J2^ K1^ L1^
Diesel-electric locomotives	G1 G2 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11
Diesel-hydraulic locomotives	P1^ N1^ N2^ W1 W2 W3 Y Y1
Steam railcars	R1 R2 R3 R4 V1^ V2^
Diesel railcars	T1
Diesel multiple units	S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14
^ indicates narrow (2 ft 6 in / 762 mm) gauge stock

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