Maruti Suzuki India said it despatched over 5.85 lakh cars through rail last year, a year-on-year growth of 18% over 2024. The auto major said its share of rail mode in outbound logistics has grown exponentially, rising from 5.1% in 2016 to 26% in 2025, significantly reducing carbon emissions, the country's oil imports and easing road congestion. The company's mid-term goal is to increase rail-based vehicle despatches to 35% by FY 2030-31, contributing to India's net-zero ambition by 2070. Currently, the car market leader uses over 45 flexi deck rakes, each with a capacity of carrying around 260 vehicles per trip. In CY 2025, rail despatches from the company's in-plant railway siding in Gujarat and the Manesar facility accounted for 53% of its total rail despatches, according to a report.
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