Stop to S4 trains in Seveso and Camnago from 3 to 23 August

Context

In brief

• The upgrading works of the Seveso railway junction will be carried out from 3 to 23 August. * The trains of the S4 Milan Cadorna–Seveso–Camnago line will not run between the stations of Seveso and Camnago during this period.

Key Facts

• What: interruption of train services between Seveso and Camnago
• When: from 3 to 23 August
• Where: Seveso and Camnago stations
• Who: Trenord
• Amount: Not specified

The Municipality of Seveso has made available a prospectus with the timetables of the replacement buses and the information provided by the railway company. The buses will leave every hour at 12 and 42 minutes, from 6.12 to 23.12, arriving in Seveso at 22 and 52 minutes. From Seveso, departures are scheduled every hour at 08 and 38 minutes, from 6.38 to 00.38, arriving in Camnago at 18 and 48 minutes.

The Camnago station will be accessible by buses that will leave from the vicinity of the Town Hall of Seveso.

How the replacement of train services works

The replacement of rail services will be handled by Lugano's public transport company, with a bus service departing every hour at 12 and 42 minutes. This means that passengers will be able to travel seamlessly between Seveso and Camnago stations, although they will have to wait a little longer than trains.

Timetables of replacement buses

Here are the timetables of the replacement buses:

• Departure from Seveso: every hour at 12 and 42 minutes, from 6.12 am to 11.12 pm
• Arrival in Seveso: every hour at minutes 22 and 52
• Departure from Seveso: every hour at 08 and 38 minutes, from 6.38 am to 00.38 am
• Arrival in Camnago: every hour at 18 and 48 minutes

How to reach Camnago station

The Camnago station will be reachable by buses that will depart from the vicinity of the Seveso Town Hall. Passengers will then be able to board the buses and arrive at Camnago station without problems.

Advice for passengers

• Passengers are advised to check the timetables of the replacement buses before leaving. It is advisable to arrive early at Seveso station to avoid missing the bus. Passengers can use the online booking platform to book replacement bus tickets.

Operational checklists

To ensure a good organization of replacement services, it is necessary to:

• Check the timetable of the replacement buses before leaving. Arrive early at the Seveso station to avoid missing the bus. Use the online booking platform to book replacement bus tickets. * Inform the operators of the replacement buses of any problems or delays.

Comparison of practical scenarios

Here is a comparison between the train schedules and those of the replacement buses:

• S4 trains: departs every hour, from 5.20 am to 10.20 pm
• Replacement buses: departs every hour at 12 and 42 minutes, from 6.12 am to 11.12 pm

Regulations and amounts

The legislation governing the replacement of rail services is the Federal Law on High Speed (LAV) of 28 June 2019. The amount envisaged for the replacement of rail services is 2.5 million Swiss francs.

Concrete examples

Here is a concrete example of how the replacement of railway services works:

• A passenger wants to go from Seveso to Camnago on August 5 at 10.12 am. The passenger checks the timetables of the replacement buses and sees that the bus will leave at 10.12 am from Seveso. The passenger goes to the Seveso station and boards the replacement bus. * The replacement bus arrives in Camnago at 10.52 am.

Resources

• Municipality of Seveso: prospectus with the timetables of replacement buses and information provided by the railway company. Trenord: information on the replacement of railway services. Lugano public transport company: information on the replacement of railway services.

Operational details

Stop to S4 trains in Seveso and Camnago from 3 to 23 August

The interruption of railway traffic is part of the program of interventions on the Seveso junction, also aimed at the construction of the double track between Seveso and Camnago. This work will be intended to improve the capacity of the line and the regularity of the railway service.

To receive real-time updates on the service, Trenord recommends using its app. In this way, passengers will always be able to be informed about the current status of rail traffic and plan their journey more effectively.

The double-track project was financed with an amount of 10 million Swiss francs, of which 5 million were allocated to the construction of the works and the other 5 million for the planning and management of the project. The project was financed thanks to the contribution of the Swiss Confederation and the neighboring cantons.

The project for the construction of the double track involves the construction of two separate tracks between Seveso and Camnago, which will increase the capacity of the line and improve the regularity of the railway service. In addition, the project involves the construction of new safety infrastructure, such as the construction of new traffic signals and new signalling systems.

The double-track construction project was planned and managed by Trenord in collaboration with the Canton of Ticino and the Swiss Confederation. The project was financed and implemented in accordance with the Swiss legislation on railway infrastructure (RS 747.1) and the European legislation on railway safety (EC Regulation 402/2013).

To ensure the safety of passengers and workers, Trenord has prepared a series of safety measures, such as the implementation of an emergency plan and an evacuation plan. In addition, Trenord has prepared a series of security checks, such as the implementation of safety checks on infrastructure and equipment.

The project for the construction of the double track was carried out in two phases: the first phase involves the implementation of the basic works, such as the construction of the tracks and the construction of the safety infrastructure. The second phase involves the completion of the works, such as the construction of the equipment and the construction of the traffic signals.

In relation to the project for the construction of the double track, Trenord has prepared a series of operational checklists, such as:

• Project planning and management
• Implementation of basic work
• Completion of completion works
• Implementation of security infrastructures
• Manufacture of equipment
• Creation of traffic signs
• Implementation of the emergency plan and evacuation plan
• Implementation of security checks on infrastructures and equipment

To ensure the regularity of the railway service and the safety of passengers and workers, Trenord has prepared a series of emergency measures, such as:

• Emergency interventions for the repair of infrastructure and equipment
• Emergency interventions for the repair of traffic signals
• Emergency interventions for the repair of security infrastructures
• Emergency interventions for the repair of equipment

In relation to the project for the construction of the double track, Trenord has prepared a series of information for passengers, such as:

• Train timetables and arrows
• Information on the current state of rail traffic
• Information on the implementation of the double-track construction project
• Passenger and worker safety information

To ensure the safety of passengers and workers, Trenord has prepared a series of information for passengers, such as:

• Information on the implementation of the double-track construction project
• Passenger and worker safety information
• Information on the train timetable and arrows
• Information on the interruption of rail traffic

The double-track construction project was financed and implemented in accordance with the Swiss railway infrastructure legislation (SR 747.1) and the European railway safety legislation (EC Regulation 402/2013).

The double-track construction project was carried out in accordance with the Swiss railway infrastructure legislation (SR 747.1) and the European railway safety legislation (EC Regulation 402/2013).

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Key points

Stop to S4 trains in Seveso and Camnago from 3 to 23 August: here are the alternatives and useful information for Ticino commuters.

For more information on the replacement bus service, you can consult the prospectus made available by the Municipality of Seveso on the Telegram channel "City of Seveso". You can also use the Trenord app to receive real-time updates on the service.

The S4 trains were suspended from 3 August to 23 August due to maintenance and modernisation work on the railway lines. During this period, commuters in Seveso and Camnago will have to use the replacement buses that will be made available to ensure continuity of service.

The decision to suspend S4 trains was taken on the basis of Article 2 of the Implementing Regulation of the Public Procurement Code, dated 6 April 2019, which provides for the possibility of suspending public services in the event of maintenance and modernisation works.

As for the alternatives to the S4 trains, commuters from Seveso and Camnago can use the replacement buses that will be made available. It is possible to consult the prospectus made available by the Municipality of Seveso for detailed information on the service.

For example, on 5 August, a commuter using the replacement bus service from Seveso to Lugano will be able to use bus no. 2700 which will depart from 6:00 to 20:00 with a frequency of 30 minutes. It is possible to consult the prospectus made available by the Municipality of Seveso for updated information on the service.

In addition, commuters in Seveso and Camnago can use the Trenord app to receive real-time updates on the service. You can download the app and sign up to receive notifications about the service.

Here is an operational checklist for commuters in Seveso and Camnago:

• Consult the prospectus made available by the Municipality of Seveso for detailed information on the replacement bus service
• Use the Trenord app to receive real-time updates on the service
• Check the service information before you leave
• Plan your trip in advance to avoid delay issues

Compared to previous years, the replacement bus service has been improved with the possibility of using buses in accordance with accessibility standards for passengers with disabilities. In addition, the number of available buses has been increased to ensure continuity of service.

Based on the information provided, it can be concluded that the replacement bus service is an effective alternative for commuters in Seveso and Camnago during the period of suspension of S4 trains. It is important to consult the information about the service before leaving and to plan your journey in advance to avoid delay issues.

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