European Rail Freight Forum 2025: Growth & Competitiveness in Gdańsk

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Introduction

The Rail Freight Forum 2025, part of the 16th TRAKO International Railway Fair, will convene industry leaders to discuss the future of European rail freight. Organized by Fundacja ProKolej and the Federation of Independent Rail Operators (ZNPK), the forum will take place in Gdańsk and feature discussions on the competitiveness and growth of rail freight across Europe.

Event Overview

The Rail Freight Forum 2025 is an official event of the 16th TRAKO International Railway Fair. Organized by the Fundacja ProKolej and the Federation of Independent Rail Operators (ZNPK), the forum opens the second day of the fair. The event will feature experts and executives from EU institutions, academia, industry, and major freight operators across Europe.

Focus of Discussion

This year’s discussions will focus on the effectiveness of measures already taken to strengthen the competitiveness of rail freight and on assessing the realistic prospects for further growth of this market segment. The forum aims to evaluate current initiatives and their tangible results within the industry. The debate will analyze the present and outline realistic prospects for the future, with a focus on identifying effective measures to enhance rail freight competitiveness.

Key Participants and Speakers

The 2025 edition will host a distinguished line-up of speakers, including: “This debate is not only about analysing the present but also about outlining realistic prospects for the future. We want to verify which measures are truly effective and which require a new approach to make rail freight more competitive across Europe,’ adds Michal Litwin, director general of ZNPK and board member at ERFA.

Language and Accessibility

The Rail Freight Forum will be conducted in Polish and English, with simultaneous translation provided, ensuring open participation for an international audience.

Conclusion

The Rail Freight Forum 2025, organized by Fundacja ProKolej and ZNPK, will provide a platform for discussing the current state and future prospects of European rail freight, focusing on competitiveness and growth initiatives.

Company Summary

Fundacja ProKolej: The organizer of the Rail Freight Forum, a non-profit organization.

Federation of Independent Rail Operators (ZNPK): A co-organizer of the Rail Freight Forum.

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