Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor To Get Movable Crossings For 320 Kmph Operations, Improving Safety And Reliability
Mumbai, September 22, 2026: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor will, for the first time in the Indian railway network, use movable crossings, or swing-nose crossings, at high-speed turnouts to enable trains to operate safely at speeds of up to 320 kmph. Unlike conventional fixed crossings, movable crossings eliminate the gap in the rail at the crossing point. This is important at high…
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor will utilize movable crossings, or swing-nose crossings, at high-speed turnouts to ensure safe operations at up to 320 kmph speeds. This innovation aims to eliminate gaps in the rail at the crossing point, reducing impact, vibration, and wear on both the wheels and track. The technology, part of the overall technical systems for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, will be introduced as trains travel at commercial speeds of up to 320 kmph.
Each high-speed turnout will feature two independent point machines: one for operating and locking the switch rails, and another for operating and locking the movable crossing nose. These machines will coordinate with the signalling and interlocking system before a train is permitted to pass through the turnout. The system includes multiple detection and verification mechanisms to confirm the correct position and locking of both components.
The introduction of movable crossings represents a significant technological advancement over traditional fixed-crossing turnouts commonly found on Indian railways. The technology is expected to enhance train movement safety through turnouts while maintaining ride quality and minimizing maintenance requirements for the bullet train corridor.
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