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Diesel multiple unit

Hitachi CGR S5

Built by Hitachi

Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1969
2 units

Overview of the Hitachi CGR S5

Discover the CGR S5, a diesel multiple unit (DMU) that has served the railways of Sri Lanka.

Built by Hitachi in 1969, this locomotive belongs to the CGR S5 class of Sri Lanka Railways.

With a 5-car formation featuring two power cars (2M) and a broad gauge of 1676 mm, the CGR S5 is a robust and efficient train designed for the country's rail network.

Explore more about the CGR S5 and its operational history.

Hitachi CGR S5 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi · 19692 units
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
Formation5 cars (2M)

Operators of the Hitachi CGR S5

Railway companies that have operated the CGR S5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sri Lanka RailwaysCGR S5Sri Lanka

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