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Diesel locomotive

Hitachi CGR M5

Built by Hitachi

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Weight
66 t
145,505 lb
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1979
16 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Hitachi CGR M5

Discover the CGR M5, a powerful diesel locomotive designed for service with Sri Lanka Railways.

Built by Hitachi in 1979, this locomotive boasts a robust construction and a top speed of 100 km/h.

With a gauge of 1676 mm and a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, the CGR M5 is well-equipped for challenging track conditions.

Its weight of 66 tons underscores its stability and strength, making it a vital component of Sri Lanka's rail transport.

This diesel locomotive, the CGR M5, exemplifies reliable engineering for diverse operational needs.

Hitachi CGR M5 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi · 197916 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Weight66 t145,505 lb
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Operators of the Hitachi CGR M5

Railway companies that have operated the CGR M5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sri Lanka RailwaysCGR M5Sri Lanka

Hitachi CGR M5 photos

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