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Diesel multiple unit

Hitachi CGR S8

Built by Hyundai Rotem, Hitachi

Top speed
88 km/h
55 mph
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1991
20 units

Overview of the Hitachi CGR S8

Discover the CGR S8, a reliable diesel multiple unit (DMU) operating in Sri Lanka.

Built by Hyundai Rotem and Hitachi in 1991, these 4-car formations are designed for the 1676 mm gauge railway.

With a top speed of 88 km/h, the CGR S8 plays a vital role in Sri Lanka Railways' operations, connecting communities across the island.

Hitachi CGR S8 technical specifications

Value
Built byHyundai Rotem, Hitachi · 199120 units
Top speed88 km/h55 mph
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
Formation4 cars
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Operators of the Hitachi CGR S8

Railway companies that have operated the CGR S8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sri Lanka RailwaysCGR S8Sri Lanka

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