{"id":34504,"date":"2025-06-21T12:01:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T06:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34504"},"modified":"2025-06-21T12:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T06:31:10","slug":"india-largest-in-plant-siding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/","title":{"rendered":"India Largest In-Plant Siding Opened by Maruti Suzuki at Manesar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#India_largest_in-plant_siding_railway_siding_by_Maruti_Suzuki_has_opened_in_Manesar_enabling_dispatch_of_45_lakh_vehicles_annually_Linked_to_PM_GatiShakti_it_marks_a_major_push_in_green_logistics_and_rail_infrastructure_development\" >India largest in-plant siding railway siding by Maruti Suzuki has opened in Manesar, enabling dispatch of 4.5 lakh vehicles annually. Linked to PM GatiShakti, it marks a major push in green logistics and rail infrastructure development.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Maruti_Suzuki_Launches_Indias_Largest_In%E2%80%91Plant_Railway_Siding_at_Manesar\" >Maruti Suzuki Launches India\u2019s Largest In\u2011Plant Railway Siding at Manesar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Enhancing_Logistics_Capacity_with_In%E2%80%91Plant_Siding\" >Enhancing Logistics Capacity with In\u2011Plant Siding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Massive_Annual_Dispatch_Potential\" >Massive Annual Dispatch Potential<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Green_Logistics_Environmental_Gains\" >Green Logistics &amp; Environmental Gains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Strategic_Industry_Government_Collaboration\" >Strategic Industry &amp; Government Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Catalyst_for_Sustainable_Industrial_Growth\" >Catalyst for Sustainable Industrial Growth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Why_This_News_Matters_for_Exam_Aspirants\" >Why This News Matters for Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Boost_to_Green_Logistics_Sustainability\" >Boost to Green Logistics &amp; Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Insight_into_Infrastructure_PM_GatiShakti\" >Insight into Infrastructure &amp; PM GatiShakti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Industry%E2%80%93State_Collaboration_Model\" >Industry\u2013State Collaboration Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Environmental_and_Economic_Co%E2%80%91Benefits\" >Environmental and Economic Co\u2011Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Transport_Policy_Intersections\" >Transport &amp; Policy Intersections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Maruti_Suzukis_Rail_Logistics_Journey\" >Maruti Suzuki\u2019s Rail Logistics Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Rise_of_Multi%E2%80%91Modal_Cargo_Terminals\" >Rise of Multi\u2011Modal Cargo Terminals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Infrastructure_Rail_Reforms\" >Infrastructure &amp; Rail Reforms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Maruti_Suzukis_In%E2%80%91Plant_Railway_Siding\" >Key Takeaways from Maruti Suzuki\u2019s In\u2011Plant Railway Siding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#1_What_is_an_in-plant_railway_siding\" >1. What is an in-plant railway siding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#2_Why_is_Maruti_Suzukis_Manesar_railway_siding_significant\" >2. Why is Maruti Suzuki&#8217;s Manesar railway siding significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#3_How_does_this_project_contribute_to_environmental_sustainability\" >3. How does this project contribute to environmental sustainability?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#4_What_is_the_PM_GatiShakti_scheme\" >4. What is the PM GatiShakti scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#5_How_will_this_project_benefit_government_exam_aspirants\" >5. How will this project benefit government exam aspirants?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-largest-in-plant-siding\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_largest_in-plant_siding_railway_siding_by_Maruti_Suzuki_has_opened_in_Manesar_enabling_dispatch_of_45_lakh_vehicles_annually_Linked_to_PM_GatiShakti_it_marks_a_major_push_in_green_logistics_and_rail_infrastructure_development\"><\/span>India largest in-plant siding railway siding by Maruti Suzuki has opened in Manesar, enabling dispatch of 4.5 lakh vehicles annually. Linked to PM GatiShakti, it marks a major push in green logistics and rail infrastructure development.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maruti_Suzuki_Launches_Indias_Largest_In%E2%80%91Plant_Railway_Siding_at_Manesar\"><\/span>Maruti Suzuki Launches India\u2019s Largest In\u2011Plant Railway Siding at Manesar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>17 June 2025<\/strong>, Maruti Suzuki inaugurated its second in\u2011plant railway siding\u2014now the <strong>largest in India<\/strong>\u2014at its Manesar facility in Haryana. This cutting\u2011edge terminal, inaugurated by Union Railway Minister <strong>Ashwini Vaishnaw<\/strong> and Haryana CM <strong>Nayab Singh Saini<\/strong>, is a major milestone in India\u2019s green logistics landscape <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhancing_Logistics_Capacity_with_In%E2%80%91Plant_Siding\"><\/span>Enhancing Logistics Capacity with In\u2011Plant Siding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spread over <strong>46 acres<\/strong>, the fully electrified terminal includes <strong>4 rake\u00adlength lines<\/strong>, an <strong>engine escape track<\/strong>, and <strong>8.2\u202fkm<\/strong> of internal rail grid. It directly connects to the <strong>Northern Railway<\/strong> via Patli station through a new <strong>6.9\u202fkm<\/strong> corridor, feeding into the <strong>Western Dedicated Freight Corridor<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Massive_Annual_Dispatch_Potential\"><\/span>Massive Annual Dispatch Potential<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The siding can dispatch <strong>450,000 cars annually<\/strong>, catering to <strong>17 logistics hubs<\/strong> and as many as <strong>380 cities<\/strong>, including rail access to major export ports like <strong>Mundra<\/strong> and <strong>Pipavav<\/strong>  The facility\u2019s first rake carried <strong>276 vehicles<\/strong> to Nagpur <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Logistics_Environmental_Gains\"><\/span>Green Logistics &amp; Environmental Gains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligned with <strong>PM GatiShakti<\/strong>, this siding marks a significant environmental leap. Maruti projects annual savings of <strong>60 million liters of fuel<\/strong> and a reduction of <strong>175,000 tonnes of CO\u2082 emissions<\/strong>  The company plans to shift <strong>35%<\/strong> of its car dispatches to rail by <strong>FY\u202f2030\u201131<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Industry_Government_Collaboration\"><\/span>Strategic Industry &amp; Government Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The siding was constructed under the <strong>Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC)<\/strong> by <strong>HORCL<\/strong>, a consortium including HRIDC, HSIIDC, GMDA, and Maruti Suzuki\u2014Maruti contributing <strong>\u20b9452\u202fcrore<\/strong> (\u20b9325\u202fcrore HORC + \u20b9127\u202fcrore for yard setup) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalyst_for_Sustainable_Industrial_Growth\"><\/span>Catalyst for Sustainable Industrial Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project propels <strong>Haryana<\/strong> into a logistics powerhouse, easing <strong>road congestion<\/strong>, reducing <strong>vehicle trip volumes on NH\u201148<\/strong>, and integrating the region more closely into <strong>global supply chains<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"India-largest-in-plant-siding\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/sortd-service\/imaginary\/v22-01\/jpg\/large\/high?url=dGhldHJpYnVuZS1zb3J0ZC1wcm8tcHJvZC1zb3J0ZC9tZWRpYTViNjM4YzIwLTRiYzAtMTFmMC1iNWU1LWExZjBiMDAwYjYwYy5qcGc=\" alt=\"India largest in-plant siding\" title=\"India largest in-plant siding\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India largest in-plant siding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Matters_for_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Why This News Matters for Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_to_Green_Logistics_Sustainability\"><\/span>Boost to Green Logistics &amp; Sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development reflects India\u2019s push toward low\u2010carbon logistics, demonstrating how policy measures like <strong>GatiShakti<\/strong> and <strong>HORC<\/strong> are implemented through industry\u2013government partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insight_into_Infrastructure_PM_GatiShakti\"><\/span>Insight into Infrastructure &amp; PM GatiShakti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding large\u2011scale projects under PM GatiShakti helps aspirants link government schemes to tangible results\u2014key in <strong>UPSC<\/strong>, <strong>SSC<\/strong>, <strong>railways<\/strong>, and <strong>police<\/strong> exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry%E2%80%93State_Collaboration_Model\"><\/span>Industry\u2013State Collaboration Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategic investments of <strong>\u20b9452\u202fcrore<\/strong> showcase how public\u2013private cooperation fosters industrial competitiveness and regional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_and_Economic_Co%E2%80%91Benefits\"><\/span>Environmental and Economic Co\u2011Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maruti\u2019s shift from road to rail highlights how efficiency and sustainability can align\u2014an exam-relevant example of development with environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transport_Policy_Intersections\"><\/span>Transport &amp; Policy Intersections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The integration of industrial manufacturing (e.g., Manesar\u2019s auto hub) with rail infrastructure illustrates central and state coordination vital to India\u2019s manufacturing boom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maruti_Suzukis_Rail_Logistics_Journey\"><\/span>Maruti Suzuki\u2019s Rail Logistics Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maruti Suzuki has been rail\u2011dispatching vehicles since <strong>2014\u201315<\/strong>, with <strong>2.5 million<\/strong> vehicles moved by rail to date The company introduced its first in\u2011plant siding at <strong>Gujarat<\/strong> in <strong>March 2024<\/strong>, with a capacity of <strong>300,000 cars annually<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rise_of_Multi%E2%80%91Modal_Cargo_Terminals\"><\/span>Rise of Multi\u2011Modal Cargo Terminals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>December 2021<\/strong>, the government simplified rules to establish multi\u2011modal cargo terminals. Today, <strong>108<\/strong> such terminals are operational <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure_Rail_Reforms\"><\/span>Infrastructure &amp; Rail Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <strong>Ashwini Vaishnaw<\/strong>, railways\u2019 annual budget surged from ~\u20b924\u202fk\u202fcrore to \u20b9250\u202fk\u202fcrore\u2014ushering in reforms across stations, tracks, and multi\u2011modal linkages <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Maruti_Suzukis_In%E2%80%91Plant_Railway_Siding\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from <strong>Maruti Suzuki\u2019s In\u2011Plant Railway Siding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The Manesar siding, India\u2019s largest, spans <strong>46 acres<\/strong>, has <strong>8.2\u202fkm<\/strong> of tracks, and connects via a <strong>6.9\u202fkm<\/strong> corridor to Northern Railway.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>It can dispatch up to <strong>450,000 vehicles per year<\/strong> to <strong>17 hubs<\/strong> and <strong>380 cities<\/strong>, plus export ports.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Annual environmental gains: <strong>175,000\u202ftCO\u2082<\/strong> reduced and <strong>60\u202fmillion liters of fuel<\/strong> saved.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Maruti invested <strong>\u20b9452\u202fcrore<\/strong> (\u20b9325\u202fcr HORC, \u20b9127\u202fcr yard); aligns with <strong>PM GatiShakti<\/strong> and <strong>HORC<\/strong> initiative.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Strategic goal: shift <strong>35% of vehicle dispatches<\/strong> to rail by <strong>FY\u202f2030\u201131<\/strong>\u2014a major step toward green logistics.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India largest in-plant siding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_an_in-plant_railway_siding\"><\/span>1. What is an in-plant railway siding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An in-plant railway siding is a dedicated railway line located within an industrial plant or facility that allows direct loading and unloading of goods, bypassing external railway stations and reducing logistics time and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_Maruti_Suzukis_Manesar_railway_siding_significant\"><\/span>2. Why is Maruti Suzuki&#8217;s Manesar railway siding significant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is currently <strong>India\u2019s largest in-plant railway siding<\/strong>, allowing direct dispatch of up to <strong>4.5 lakh vehicles per year<\/strong>. It supports green logistics and is aligned with India\u2019s infrastructure and environmental goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_does_this_project_contribute_to_environmental_sustainability\"><\/span>3. How does this project contribute to environmental sustainability?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facility is expected to save around <strong>60 million litres of fuel annually<\/strong> and reduce <strong>1.75 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions<\/strong>, thereby reducing carbon footprint and traffic congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_PM_GatiShakti_scheme\"><\/span>4. 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