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Srilanka Railways S8 824 (Srilanka Railways S8)

SLR Class :- S8
Introduction year :- 1991
No of Sets :- 20
Power car Nos :- 821 to 840
Builder :- Hitachi Hyundai
State :- Japan and Korea
Power Plant :- MTU - 12V 396TC 13
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Hydraulic
Power :- 1055 hp
rpm :- 1800
Weight :- 55 ton
Length :- 68'
Wheel arrangement :- B-B
Brake system :- Air
Max speed :- 80 Km/h
Gauge : - 1676 mm
Type :- Diesel Multiple Unit
Set Formation :- One power car,Three 3rd Class Compartment and 3rd Class dummy car
Purpose/Used line :- Suburban and Commuter service.

 All Compartments, Dummy cars and 10 Power cars were built by Hyundai Company in Korea
 All sets presently on service.