Russian Railway Troops
Railway Troops of the Russian Armed Forces (Russian: Железнодорожные войска ВС России) are a railway troops service in the Logistical Support of the Russian Armed Forces. They are involved in ensuring the defense of Russia. Railway Troops perform the tasks of rail services (preparation, construction, reconstruction and protection of the objects of railways). It is the oldest such force in the world, established in 1851, as a unit in the engineering corps of the Imperial Russian Army. The professional holiday of the Troops is celebrated on August 6.
| Железнодорожные войска ВС России Railway Troops of the Russian Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
Flag, great and small emblem | |
| Active | 6 August 1851 (as of the Russian Empire) – present |
| Country | Russian Federation |
| Branch | Logistical Support of the Russian Armed Forces (earlier Rear Services of the Armed Forces of Russia) |
| Role | Railway transport and protection |
| Size | 28,500 (approx) |
| Garrison/HQ | Smolensk |
| Anniversaries | August 6 |
| Engagements | Crimea War January Uprising Russo-Japanese War World War I Polish–Soviet War Battles of Khalkhin Gol Great Patriotic War Soviet–Japanese War (1945) Hungarian Revolution of 1956 Prague Spring Soviet–Afghan War First Chechen War Second Chechen War South Ossetia war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant General Oleg Kosenkov (since 2010) |
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