Switches and Crossing in Railways / How do Train change Tracks. 1 Answers Switches and Crossing in Railways / How do Train change Tracks. An Introduction to Switches & Crossings - Network Rail engineering education (12 of 15) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Published on Mar 27, 2012 by networkrail Switches and crossings play an essential role in connecting the rail network. We use them to guide trains from one track to another and to enable lines to cross paths. Put simply, they're the junctions that allow us to create a multi-lined,... more... |