Kia India’s Double-Decker Train Strategy: Faster & More Efficient Car Deliveries
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Kia India has announced the initiation of SUV transportation via a double-decker freight train from the Penukonda railway station in Andhra Pradesh. The inaugural shipment took place in February, marking it as the first instance of such an operation in India. The company emphasized that this development will significantly improve the efficiency of vehicle transportation across the nation by greatly enhancing the load capacity per train.
To date, Kia has successfully transported over 60,000 SUVs through the railway system to various regions, including the north, east, and west of the country. The double-decker train has the capability to carry up to 264 vehicles simultaneously, which is more than two and a half times the capacity of a conventional train that typically accommodates around 100 cars.
Kia India has indicated that this increased capacity will lead to optimized operational efficiency, reduced transit times, and the ability to meet the rising demands of India's burgeoning automotive sector. When integrated with road transport, this effective solution is also expected to contribute to a decrease in the carbon footprint. Hardeep Singh Brar, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing at Kia India, remarked that the introduction of India's first double-decker freight train for SUVs represents a pivotal advancement in modernizing the country's transportation infrastructure.
He further noted that the reduction in transit times will lessen the waiting period for vehicles, enabling faster delivery of SUVs to customers. "This innovative, efficient, and environmentally friendly logistics solution will facilitate our efforts to achieve our annual growth objectives while minimizing our carbon footprint and fostering a more sustainable, cleaner, and interconnected future," Brar stated.
Kia India: February sales
Kia India has announced its sales figures for February 2025, showcasing a year-on-year growth of 23.8 percent. The company achieved sales of 25,026 units last month compared to 20,200 units sold in February 2024.
In February, Kia India sold 5,245 units of the Syros, and currently holds an order backlog of over 20,000 for this new subcompact SUV. The Kia Sonet emerged as the brand's top seller with 7,598 units sold, followed closely by the Seltos, which recorded sales of 6,446 units. The Kia Carens MPV demonstrated consistent performance, with 5,318 units delivered last month.
The newly launched Carnival has garnered a positive response, with 239 units sold. Additionally, Kia disclosed that approximately 46 percent of its customers choose the higher-end variants. In terms of exports, Kia dispatched 2,042 units in February to more than 70 international markets.
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