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Diesel multiple unit

Hyundai Rotem 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 Hyundai Rotem CGR S8

Discover the CGR S8, a dynamic Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that travels the tracks of Sri Lanka.

Built by Hyundai Rotem and Hitachi in 1991, this train is known for its reliability and performance.

With a top speed of 88 km/h, the CGR S8 consists of 4 cars, providing an efficient and comfortable travel experience for passengers of Sri Lanka Railways.

Its 1676 mm broad gauge makes it a distinctive feature of Sri Lanka's railway landscape, contributing to its transportation network.

Hyundai Rotem 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 Hyundai Rotem 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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