The Sri Lankan Railways M9 locomotive is a mainline 6 axle Co’Co’
diesel electric locomotive built by Alstom (manufacturers code AD 32C) and imported in 2000 for the Sri Lanka Railways.
The locomotives initially had both electrical andmechanicial problems, and several were out of service for several years. In 2010 the process of returning the fleet to service began.
| Engine Class | M9 |
| Built Country | France |
| Builder | Alstom |
| Built Year | 2000 |
| Power Type | Ruston 12 RK 215T engine |
| Engine Type | V12, 4 stroke diesel |
| Power Output | 3,200 hp (2,400 kW) |
| Maximum Speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Axel Arrangement | Co’Co’ |
| Weight | 100.56 tons |
| Livery | Blue, Yellow and Silver color |
| Total Imported | 10 |
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