The relevance of the study is determined by the processes of digital transformation in the transport industry and the need to modernize the vocational education system aligned with European standards for the development of digital and professional competencies of railway transport specialists. The purpose of the article is to examine the impact of digital technologies and tools on the quality of professional training of future railway industry specialists in the context of the digitalization of education. The research methodology is based on a combination of analysis of scientific sources, generalization of the results of pedagogical pedagogical experiments and student surveys, a comparative analysis of indicators reflecting the development of digital and professional competencies. The findings indicate that the integration of interactive digital instructional materials contributes to increased learning motivation, the development of digital competence, and improved practical training for future railway transport specialists. It has been proven that digital tools provide a closer link between theoretical learning and practical professional activity, as well as facilitates the development of students’ critical thinking skills and independent work skills among students. It has been shown that the introduction of digital solutions into professional training is consistent with the principles of competence-oriented education and increases the adaptability of graduates to the demands of the modern labor market. The theoretical significance of the results lies in the generalization of approaches to the digitization of vocational education within the framework of European education policy; the practical significance of the study lies in the applicability of its findings for enhancing the content, formats, and methods of training transport specialists, as well as for the design and implementation of contemporary digital educational resources.