Maruti Suzuki Gujarat Sets Rail Logistics Record

By Admin

28 Feb, 2026

Record-Breaking Rail Dispatch

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved a global milestone in rail-based vehicle transportation, with its Gujarat manufacturing facility setting a new record for the highest number of cars dispatched via rail in a single year.

The company announced that its Gujarat plant transported more than 450,000 passenger vehicles by rail during the fiscal year  the highest-ever annual rail movement from a single automobile plant globally. This remarkable achievement highlights the automaker’s strong commitment to sustainable and efficient logistics practices.

Strengthening Green Logistics

The milestone underscores Maruti Suzuki’s strategic push toward greener logistics by shifting a larger share of vehicle dispatches from road to rail. Rail transportation not only reduces transit time but also significantly lowers carbon emissions compared to conventional road freight.

By increasing its rail share in outbound logistics, the company is estimated to have reduced thousands of tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. Industry analysts point out that rail-based logistics offer clear cost advantages and environmental benefits, making it a sustainable alternative for large-scale automobile distribution.

Infrastructure & Operational Excellence

The record-setting performance was achieved through close coordination with Indian Railways, expansion of siding infrastructure, and optimized rake turnaround times.

Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat facility   one of its most advanced manufacturing plants   leveraged dedicated rail rakes to streamline dispatch operations. Improved rail connectivity and infrastructure upgrades enabled faster loading, smoother movement, and higher operational efficiency.

Serving Domestic & Export Markets

The Gujarat plant caters to both domestic and international markets. A substantial share of the rail-dispatched vehicles was transported to major port locations for onward shipment to overseas destinations, strengthening India’s export supply chain.

Simultaneously, vehicles were distributed to regional hubs across India, ensuring faster delivery to dealerships and customers nationwide. The integration of rail into the logistics ecosystem has enhanced reliability while reducing congestion on highways.

Benchmark for the Automotive Industry

The Gujarat milestone is widely viewed as a benchmark for the Indian automotive industry’s transition toward sustainable supply chain practices. Maruti Suzuki has been steadily expanding its rail logistics footprint by adding more railway sidings at manufacturing plants and strengthening partnerships with logistics providers.

Company officials have indicated that rail dispatch volumes are expected to rise further in the coming years, supported by production capacity expansion and growing export demand.

This achievement not only reflects operational excellence but also sets a strong precedent for environmentally responsible logistics in the global automobile sector.