Maruti Suzuki Launces India’s Largest In-Plant Railway Siding at Manesar to Drive Green Logistics

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has taken a big step in sustainable logistics. It has opened India’s largest in-plant railway siding at its Manesar plant in Haryana. The facility was jointly launched by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

This is Maruti’s second in-plant siding, after its Gujarat facility. It plays a key role in the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, which aims to improve infrastructure and multi-modal connectivity across India.

🚆 A Major Boost for Rail-Based Vehicle Dispatches

Located within Maruti’s Manesar plant, the siding covers 46 acres and is fully electrified. The setup includes four rake-length tracks, an engine escape line, and spans 8.2 km of total track. This massive infrastructure allows Maruti to dispatch up to 4.5 lakh vehicles every year by rail.

That’s a game-changer in the automotive supply chain.

🌱 Supporting Sustainability and Fuel Efficiency

Maruti invested ₹452 crore into this project, including ₹127 crore for the internal yard alone. This investment is expected to bring major environmental benefits.

• The siding will help reduce 1.75 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year.
• It can save 60 million litres of fuel annually.

Clearly, this move isn’t just about transport—it’s about cutting carbon footprints.

🔄 Backed by the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC)

The project is part of the larger Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC). Maruti owns a 13% stake in the HORC, developed by the Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Ltd. This 126 km corridor links Sonipat to Palwal and costs ₹11,709 crore in total.

Other stakeholders include HRIDC, HSIIDC, GMDA, and All Cargo Logistics, making it a powerful public-private effort.

🌍 Domestic and Export Reach

From this facility, Maruti can now ship cars to 380 cities across 17 logistics hubs in India. The siding also connects to export ports like Mundra and Pipavav, strengthening the company’s international operations.

So, whether it’s a small city or a global market, Maruti’s vehicles will reach faster and more efficiently.

🎯 Green Goals for the Future

MSIL has set a target—35% of all vehicle dispatches by rail by the financial year 2030–31. Since 2014–15, Maruti has already moved over 25 lakh vehicles using Indian Railways.

This new siding will push them even closer to that target.

🗣️ Leadership Speaks

Maruti Suzuki’s MD & CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, said the siding supports India’s climate commitments. It also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. According to him, this step reflects the company’s long-term vision for green, multi-modal logistics under the GatiShakti plan.

🔚 The Road (and Rail) Ahead

With the launch of this massive in-plant railway siding, Maruti Suzuki is driving change beyond automobiles. It is cutting fuel use, reducing emissions, and leading by example in sustainable logistics. This development at Manesar strengthens India’s logistics backbone and brings the nation closer to its environmental goals.

As India’s top automaker, Maruti is showing that transport can be both fast and eco-friendly.

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