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The final day of the international trade fair TRAKO 2025 in Gdańsk, Poland, will transform into a career laboratory for young railway enthusiasts.
The international railway trade fair TRAKO 2025 in Gdańsk is drawing to a close. After four days filled with innovations, technological novelties, and professional discussions, Friday, 26 September, will focus primarily on the future generation of railway workers. The final day of the fair is designated as Education and Career Day and will offer students and young professionals unique opportunities.
While the previous days were mainly dedicated to B2B meetings and expert conferences, Friday will focus on talent recruitment and presenting the railway as a modern and promising industry. The fair’s gates will be open from 10:00 to 16:00, and visitors can look forward to a special programme.
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For those considering a career in the railway industry, a Job Wall will be available, featuring offers of vacancies, internships, and apprenticeships from dozens of exhibiting companies. There will also be the opportunity to have a professional CV photograph taken, which provides young people with a valuable chance to improve their self-presentation.
An important part of the programme will also include debates and workshops. On stage, representatives from the PKP Group Foundation and PKP Intercity will share their visions and experiences. The programme is designed to inspire and to demonstrate that the railway is not only about the past, but rather a sector full of innovation and digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and automation.
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Railways as a Smart and Sustainable Industry
Throughout the fair, the main themes have been sustainable development and digitalisation. Expert conferences have addressed topics such as cybersecurity in rail transport or the future of intercity travel. All of this shows that the railway industry is moving beyond traditional tracks towards smart systems and ecological solutions.
The closing day of TRAKO 2025 is an ideal opportunity for students to meet key players in the market, gain valuable contacts, and understand how the railway will evolve in the future. Even though the fair closes at 16:00, the five-day event will leave a lasting mark on the entire railway sector.