Kia
India has launched India’s first double-decker freight train to transport SUVs
from Penukonda railway station in February. This innovation is set to transform
automotive logistics, boosting car transport efficiency across the country
while significantly increasing the load capacity of each train.
So far, Kia has transported
over 60,000 SUVs across northern, eastern, and western India via the railway
network. The new double-decker train can carry up to 264 cars—more than two and
a half times the capacity of a standard train, which typically holds around 100
cars.
This
added capacity will not only increase operational efficiency and reduce transit
times, but also help meet the growing demand of India’s expanding automotive
market. When paired with road transport, it will also contribute to reducing
the carbon footprint.