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2010-03-02 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Armored trains back in service as Russians fight railway terrorism in North Caucasus

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Posted by gromky 2010-03-02 08:49|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 More info here

Russia maintains a unique formation of Railway Troops (Zheleznodorozhniki -ZhDk), composed of four railway corps, 28 railway brigades and a number of military and research units under the control of the defense ministry since 2004 (ITAR-TASS, May 2, 1999). The Railway Troops are responsible for securing and rebuilding railroads in support of combat and mobilization efforts, the construction of new railways and the repair or reconstruction of rail systems destroyed by enemy forces or natural calamities. Railway troops were active in these roles in the First Chechen War of 1994-96. Shortly after the Second Chechen War began in 1999 the Railway Troops began operating an armored train to protect commercial cargo and military supply trains (Nezavisimaya Gazeta, June 10, 2008).

The 76th is one of the 4 corps.

Posted by Frozen Al 2010-03-02 11:20|| 2010-03-02 11:20|| Front Page Top

#2 Kinda like the CTA Police methinks...

Posted by borgboy 2010-03-02 13:17|| 2010-03-02 13:17|| Front Page Top

#3 I seem to remeber one of the less popular Mexican gov'ts (maybe Maximilian?) trying the same thing in the 1800's. War "en camion" or some such. Didn't end well."

Posted by Mercutio 2010-03-02 15:05|| 2010-03-02 15:05|| Front Page Top

#4 Q-Trains?

Posted by swksvolFF 2010-03-02 16:11|| 2010-03-02 16:11|| Front Page Top

#5 Q-Trains?

Carrying F-150s?

Posted by Beldar Threreling9726 2010-03-02 17:27|| 2010-03-02 17:27|| Front Page Top

#6 I'll take a double, please....

Posted by Frank G 2010-03-02 17:50|| 2010-03-02 17:50|| Front Page Top

#7 They have 28 brigades of railway troops?

How many brigades do they have total?

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2010-03-02 18:22|| 2010-03-02 18:22|| Front Page Top

#8 And armored trains only do you any good so long as the threat is weak enough to not attack the unguarded rails themselves.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2010-03-02 18:23|| 2010-03-02 18:23|| Front Page Top

#9 ION TOPIX >SERGEY SHAKARYANTS: A MISSLE CRISIS IS FORMING IN THE CAUCASUS.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2010-03-02 19:06|| 2010-03-02 19:06|| Front Page Top

#10 And armored trains only do you any good so long as the threat is weak enough to not attack the unguarded rails themselves.

I was wondering that myself, just what happens when 20 feet of roadbed, Tracks, Ties and all are missing?

Posted by Redneck Jim 2010-03-02 22:53|| 2010-03-02 22:53|| Front Page Top

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