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Minecraft Powered Rail item

Powered Rail

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A powered rail block that accelerates or decelerates minecarts when energized by redstone power.

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Powered rails are special rail blocks that affect minecart movement when receiving a redstone signal. When powered, they accelerate minecarts moving along them; when unpowered, they slow and stop carts. They are essential for building efficient minecart transport systems and mob grinders.

Admins use powered rails to control cart speed, create transport checkpoints, or build sorting systems. They stack to 64 and can be obtained with /give @p minecraft:powered_rail 1. Like regular rails, they have a hardness of 0.7 and can be broken with any tool, though a pickaxe is fastest.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Powered Rail data last updated?
The Powered Rail entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What is the Powered Rail used for?
Powered rails are special rail blocks that affect minecart movement when receiving a redstone signal. When powered, they accelerate minecarts moving along them; when unpowered, they slow and stop carts. They are essential for building efficient minecart transport systems and mob grinders.
What items are related to the Powered Rail?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Powered Rail, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the Powered Rail?
A powered rail block that accelerates or decelerates minecarts when energized by redstone power.
Can I get the Powered Rail without spawning it?
Yes. The Powered Rail can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
Which game is the Powered Rail from?
The Powered Rail is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the item id of the Powered Rail?
The item id of the Powered Rail is minecraft:powered_rail.
What is the numerical id of the Powered Rail?
The numerical id of the Powered Rail is 27.
What is the legacy item id of the Powered Rail?
The legacy item id of the Powered Rail is minecraft:golden_rail.
What is the give command of the Powered Rail?
The give command of the Powered Rail is /give @p minecraft:powered_rail 1.
What is the stackable of the Powered Rail?
The stackable of the Powered Rail is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Powered Rail?
The max stack size of the Powered Rail is 64.
What is the material of the Powered Rail?
The material of the Powered Rail is Rock.
What is the hardness of the Powered Rail?
The hardness of the Powered Rail is 0.7.
What is the diggable of the Powered Rail?
The diggable of the Powered Rail is Yes.

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