Maruti Suzuki crosses 3 million cumulative vehicle dispatches through railways
Maruti Suzuki announced it has cumulatively dispatched over 3 million vehicles via railways, marking a milestone in green logistics.
3 million
26.5%
INR 13,720 million
What Happened
Maruti Suzuki has achieved 3 million cumulative vehicle dispatches through railways, increasing rail's share from 5% in FY 2014-15 to 26.5% in FY 2025-26. The last million was achieved in just 21 months, making it the fastest million. The company has invested over INR 13,720 million in green logistics infrastructure.
“Achieving 3 million cumulative vehicle dispatches through railways marks a significant milestone in Maruti Suzuki’s green logistics journey.”
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Crosses 3 million cumulative rail-based vehicle dispatches
750,000vehicles
Combined capacity of Hansalpur and Manesar facilities.
Why this matters
This achievement demonstrates Maruti Suzuki's commitment to reducing carbon footprint by shifting vehicle transport from road to rail, which is more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Terms in This Story
- Automobile Freight Train Operator (AFTO)
- A license that allows a company to operate its own freight trains for transporting automobiles.
- In-plant railway siding
- A railway track connected to a manufacturing facility, allowing direct loading and dispatch of vehicles by train.
- PM GatiShakti National Master Plan
- A government initiative to enable integrated multimodal logistics infrastructure in India.
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