© trainspo.comAlstom AD32C
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Overview of the Alstom AD32C
Discover the powerful AD32C diesel locomotive, a robust machine designed for Sri Lanka Railways.
This impressive locomotive, also classified as the CGR M9 class, is a product of Alstom's 2000 build, belonging to the esteemed Prima family.
With a substantial length of 19.2 meters and weighing in at 101 tons, the AD32C is engineered for demanding operations.
Capable of reaching a top speed of 110 km/h, it features a Co'Co' axle arrangement, ensuring excellent traction and stability.
This versatile diesel locomotive, with its 1676 mm gauge, is a significant asset to the railway network in Sri Lanka.
Alstom AD32C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Prima | |
| Built by | Alstom · 200010 units | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 19.2 m63 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 101 t222,667 lb |
Operators of the Alstom AD32C
Railway companies that have operated the AD32C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Railways | CGR M9 | Sri Lanka |
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