Sri Lanka Railways S14

Sri Lanka Railways S14
S14 Powerset No. 971
Stock typeDiesel-Electric Multiple Unit
ManufacturerCRRC Qingdao Sifang
AssemblyQingdao, China
Constructed2019 - 2020 (S14)
2019 - 2020 (S14A)
Number built9 train sets (S14)
4 power cars (S14A)
Number in service22 Power Cars
PredecessorSri Lanka Railways S12
Formation2 Power Cars + 7 Intermediate Coaches
Fleet numbers971–988 (S14)
989–992 (S14A)
Capacity400
OperatorsSri Lanka Railways
Specifications
Maximum speed120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)
Weight74,000 kilograms (163,000 lb) (Power Car)
Prime mover(s)MTU 12V 4000 R41
Engine typeDiesel
Tractive effort1950 hp
UIC classificationBo-Bo
Track gauge1,676 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.[1] 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.[2][3]

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.[4]

Livery

S14 Powerset No. 984 at Kandy railway station

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.[1][4]

Operations

A S14 DEMU passing over the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella whilst running the Denuwara Menike

The maiden run of the Class S14 was undertaken on the 3 September 2019 from Ratmalana to Aluthgama.[5]

The following named services are currently operated by the Class S14:[1]

Service Name Line Starting Station Final Station
Udarata Menike Main Line Colombo Fort Badulla
Podi Menike
Denuwara Menike
Ella Odyssey

References

  1. ^ a b c "Newly imported rolling stock (Class S14) for Sri Lanka Railway". www.railway.gov.lk. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  2. ^ "Chinese-made train makes mountain rail travel in Sri Lanka smoother than ever - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  3. ^ 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)
  4. ^ a b "Power Cars for Aruwakkadu Waste Processing Facility (Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project)". www.railway.gov.lk. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  5. ^ "Latest S14 train makes its maiden run to Aluthgama". Times Online. Retrieved 2025-01-13.