How will Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train change tracks at high speed? NHSRCL explains
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Mumbai‑Ahmedabad high‑speed rail line will employ movable track crossings that can shift at speeds above 250‑300 km/h. Conventional fixed crossings create gaps that increase dynamic forces, vibration, and noise, and accelerate wear on wheel flanges and crossing components. The movable system is designed to reduce these effects, improving safety and extending the lifespan of the track infrastructure.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Indian Express, Mid-Day
Sources
- How will Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train change tracks at high speed? NHSRCL explains — Indian Express (center)
- Vande Bharat train hits 180 kmph in high-speed trial, more tests ahead — Indian Express (center)
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor gets high-speed movable crossings — Mid-Day (center)