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Powered Rail

Powered Rail

block Redstone Functional
/give @p powered_rail 1

What Is Powered Rail in Minecraft?

Powered Rail is a special rail block that speeds up or stops Minecarts depending on whether it is powered with Redstone. When powered, it gives passing Minecarts a strong speed boost. When unpowered, it acts as a brake and slows carts to a stop.

How Does Powered Rail Work?

  • Powered by a Redstone signal: boosts passing Minecart speed significantly.
  • Unpowered: slows and stops Minecarts.
  • Can be placed on flat ground or slopes.

How to Get Powered Rail

Crafting Table Crafting Table
Gold Ingot
Gold Ingot
Gold Ingot
Stick
Gold Ingot
Gold Ingot
Redstone Dust
Gold Ingot
Powered Rail ×6
  • Gold Ingot 6 × Gold Ingot
  • Stick 1 × Stick
  • Redstone Dust 1 × Redstone Dust

How to Collect Powered Rail

  • Break by hand or with any tool - no specific tool required.

Powered Rail Trading with Villagers and Wandering Traders

  • Wandering Trader: No
  • Emerald Price: Not stated
  • Villager Trading: No

How to Use Powered Rail

Using Powered Rail

  • Place every 8-10 blocks along a rail line to maintain cart speed.
  • Use near the start of a slope or loading station to launch or stop carts.
  • Wire to a lever or button to control when carts receive a boost.

Powered Rail Properties

Hardness
0.7
Blast Resistance
0.7
Tool
—
Silk Touch
No
Fortune
No
Light Level
0
Flammable
No
Transparent
Yes
Gravity
No
Waterloggable
Yes
Stack Size
64

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