Tanking Railways

Weapons transport trains are designed to carry heavy loads, with weight capacities typically ranging from 100 to 150 tons per railcar, depending on the type of car and the rail system.

Military transport trains often consist of multiple flatbed cars to accommodate tanks, armored vehicles, missile systems, and other heavy equipment.

For example, a train carrying M1 Abrams tanks, which weigh approximately 60 tons each, can transport several tanks per car, depending on the configuration.

The total capacity of a fully loaded weapons transport train can exceed 10,000 tons, making them a critical and efficient mode of transporting military hardware over long distances.

These trains are engineered for durability, stability, and security to handle the extreme weight and sensitive nature of their cargo.