Railway medical evacuation has progressed from its origins in 19th-century wartime transport to a scalable, high-capacity MEDEVAC solution, especially important in large-scale conflicts such as those in Ukraine. Modern hospital trains must meet NATO standards, integrate civilian and military systems, and navigate technical and regulatory challenges related to cross-border operations. Key factors for future readiness include modular design, interoperability, and multinational coordination.


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    Title :

    Railway Medical Evacuation: Historical Development, Current Challenges, and Future Perspectives


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    Publication date :

    2025


    Size :

    3557 KB



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English







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