It is the oldest such force in the world, established in 1851, as a unit in the engineering corps of the Imperial Russian Army.

During the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78, staff provided continuous supply to the Russian army along railways specially built by the force, including the Bender – Galati route.

In accordance with Presidential Decree signed on 3 March 2004 №314 "On the system and structure of federal executive agencies" the Federal Railway Troops Service was abolished and its functions transferred to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

On October 5, 2004 the troops became subordinated to the Russian Armed Forces Rear Service.

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