The key venue was the center 'Future Profession' in Pechatniki
The key venue was the center 'Future Profession' in Pechatniki, where the unique training workshop 'Moscow Transport' operates — the only complex in Russia preparing specialists for the transport sector.
Consensus
- The Day of the Railway Worker was observed on July 2, 2023.
- The 'Professions of the Future' training center in Pechatniki is the key facility for vocational training in Moscow's transport sector.
- The center includes 11 laboratories where 47 professions can be learned.
- The center features a recreated 'Pechatniki' metro station with a real 'Moscow-2024' train, train simulators, tram and electric bus simulators, and emergency response systems.
- Adult residents can acquire a new profession or upgrade qualifications in three months.
- Students can complete production practice at the center.
- Career mentors support trainees from program selection to job placement.
- The center collaborates with major transport employers: Russian Railways (RZD), Moscow Metro, Mosgortrans, and the Center for Road Traffic Organization.
- 80% of graduates receive job offers during their training due to these partnerships.
- The Moscow Transport College has been training transport professionals for over 100 years.
- Currently, over 2,200 students are enrolled at the Moscow Transport College.
- In 2026, around 400 future railway workers completed practice at RZD, over 500 at Moscow Metro, and over 300 at the Central Commuter Passenger Company (AO 'Central Commuter Passenger Company').
Points of divergence
- The 'Active Citizen' project concluded voting on the name for EMU series EP2D and EP2DM trains on the Moscow Central Diameters and Yaroslavl Line, with 'Korolek' winning as the chosen name. — vm
- The celebration of the Day of the Railway Worker continues at the 'RZD Arena' with sports competitions and interactive zones, and visitors can also attend a samovar exhibition. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Today is the Day of the Railway Worker — Мэр Москвы Сергей Собянин
- Sobyanin: Moscow is preparing personnel for the railway industry — Вечерняя Москва
- Sergey Sobyanin: Moscow is preparing cadres for the railway industry — Москва 24