Maruti's Manesar railway siding to cut 65,000 truck trips annually

ANI June 17, 2025 274 views

Maruti Suzuki's new railway siding in Manesar will slash 65,000 truck trips yearly, significantly reducing emissions. The facility, India's largest auto cargo terminal, can dispatch 450,000 vehicles annually. This Rs 1,170 crore project boosts Maruti's green logistics, with rail dispatches rising from 5% to 24.3% in a decade. The company aims to further increase rail usage to 35% by 2030.

"The Manesar railway siding will eliminate 232 truck journeys daily, reducing CO2 emissions by 175,000 tonnes annually" – Rahul Bharti, Maruti Suzuki
By Shailesh Yadav, Manesar, June 17: Maruti Suzuki's new railway siding at its Manesar plant will eliminate approximately 65,000 truck trips annually, translating to 232 fewer truck journeys per day based on 280 working days, Senior Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Rahul Bharti announced on Tuesday.

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New terminal to dispatch 450,000 vehicles yearly

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Cuts 60M litres of fuel and 175K tonnes CO2 annually

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Part of Rs 1,170 crore GatiShakti project

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Railway dispatches grew from 5% to 24.3% since 2015

Speaking to ANI at the Manesar facility, Bharti highlighted that the railway terminal will dispatch seven popular models including Celerio, WagonR, SPresso, Dzire, Brezza, Ertiga and XL6, while export vehicles will be transported to Pipavav and Mundra ports through the new facility.

The Manesar railway siding represents India's largest automobile GatiShakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal, capable of dispatching 450,000 vehicles annually at full capacity. Spread across 46 acres within the Manesar facility, the terminal features a fully electrified 8.2-kilometer corridor with four full-length tracks plus one engine escape track, a two-floor station building, and comprehensive support infrastructure.

The project, executed through a joint venture with Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Ltd (HORCL) at a total cost of Rs 1,170.91 crore, marks the company's second such facility following the Gujarat plant's inaugural railway siding.

Maruti Suzuki's green logistics transformation has been remarkable since FY 2014-15, with railway dispatches growing nearly eight-fold from 5 per cent to 24.3 per cent of total vehicle dispatches in FY 2024-25.

The company dispatched a record 5.18 lakh vehicles through railways last fiscal year, contributing to a cumulative 25 lakh vehicles transported via rail since the initiative began.

Currently operating over 40 flexi-deck rakes with 300-vehicle capacity each, the automaker serves more than 600 cities across India through 21 distribution hubs.

The environmental impact of this logistics strategy is substantial, with the Manesar facility alone expected to avoid 175,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions and save 60 million litres of fuel annually at full capacity.

As Maruti Suzuki prepares to scale production to 4 million units by FY 2030-31, the company plans to increase railway usage to approximately 35 per cent of total dispatches over the next five to six years, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transportation and reduced carbon footprint in the automotive sector.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rajesh K.
This is a game-changer for both industry and environment! 🚂 Reducing 65,000 truck trips means less traffic on Delhi-Jaipur highway and cleaner air for NCR. More companies should adopt rail transport - it's cost effective and eco-friendly. Jai Hind!
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Priya M.
As someone living near Manesar, I'm happy about fewer trucks on the roads. But I hope they've considered the noise pollution from increased rail activity. The environmental benefits are impressive though - 175,000 tonnes CO2 reduction is no small thing!
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Amit S.
Smart move by Maruti! This will reduce logistics costs in long run. I wonder if this will make cars cheaper for customers? Also good to see Indian companies leading in sustainable practices. More industries should follow this model.
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Sunita R.
Great initiative but what about the truck drivers who will lose work? Government should create reskilling programs for them. We must balance progress with social responsibility. Otherwise, this is a perfect example of Make in India working well.
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Vikram J.
Finally some good news about infrastructure development! The GatiShakti terminal shows how public-private partnerships can work. Hope to see more such projects across India. The fuel savings alone (60 million litres!) justify the investment.
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Neha P.
As an environmental science student, I'm thrilled! This is exactly the kind of industrial transformation we need. The 8-fold increase in rail dispatches since 2015 shows real commitment. Hope other automakers follow suit soon. 🌱

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