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TILO trains, season tickets, motorways and queues: the daily commute across the border.

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• Inspections at Construction Sites in Mendrisiotto: Positive Outcome

  Seven inspections at construction sites in Mendrisiotto revealed no irregularities, confirming the compliance of workers.

• Delays on the Lines to Milan: Fault Between Parabiago and Rho

  Disruptions on the railway line to Milan: possible cancellations and changes for various Lombardy connections

• Here's where people live the longest. And Ticino is second in Europe.

  The average life expectancy of Ticinese people is 85.2 years, according to Eurostat statistics.

• Green spaces in cities: a lifeline for our relaxation

  The presence of green spaces in urban areas can help reduce stress and improve quality of life. Discover how.

• Highway Closures Towards Ticino: Dates and Cross-Border Commuter Impacts March 2026

  The A9 Lainate-Como-Chiasso will undergo night closures from March 16 to 19, 2026, with detours and restrictions affecting cross-border commuters and transnational traffic.

• The journey of batteries towards a second life

  Batteries are increasingly present in everyday objects. Let's discover the path they take once discharged, to be recycled and recover valuable materials.

• Rail troubles between Bellinzona and Lugano: commuters face disruptions

  Delays and cancellations of trains between Bellinzona and Lugano: what are the causes and how to address them.

• Sustainable logistics, A22 reaffirms commitment to eco-friendly mobility

  The Autobrennero Group, through its representative Martin Ausserdorfer, reiterates its dedication to creating a sustainable mobility model. Participation in the LetExpo in Verona for the third consecutive year.

• Heavy vehicle tax: electric trucks will also be taxed

  The National Council has approved a revision of the heavy vehicle tax that includes electric trucks starting from 2029.

• Lugano: Underused Park and Ride Facilities, Subsidized Buses on the Rise

  In 2024 Lugano spent 1.2 million on bus subscription subsidies, while park and ride lots see low usage and high costs.

• Lombardy-Ticino Transport: Tilo Breaks Record with 25 Million Passengers

  Tilo trains have transported 25 million passengers between Ticino and Lombardy in 2025, a 3.7% increase from the previous year. The steady growth highlights the trust of commuters and occasional travellers in the railway service.

• TILO reaches 25 million passengers in 2025

  The TILO railway company transported 25 million people in 2025, with a 3.7% increase compared to 2024

• TILO Breaks Through 25 Million Passengers in 2025

  In 2025, TILO transported 25 million people, marking a 50% increase since 2019 and setting new records especially at Lugano and Milan Central stations.

• Safety at the A2 Biasca junction: risks and impact for cross-border workers

  Five serious accidents in seven years on the A2 at Biasca: limited visibility and switched-off streetlights increase dangers for those working across the border.

• A9 Chiasso-Como: New Nighttime Construction, Inconveniences for Cross-Border Commuters

  The A9 highway between Chiasso and Como will be closed at night for exceptional transports and restoration works. Discover the detours and the impact on cross-border traffic.

• A9, nighttime closures and fixed construction sites: chaos for cross-border workers

  The A9 motorway between Chiasso and Como will be closed at night for exceptional transports, while daytime construction sites resume: here's what changes for thousands of commuters starting March 2026.

• A9: Night Closures and Construction Work Between Chiasso and Como

  Autostrade per l'Italia announces interruptions on the A9 between Como Centro and Chiasso due to exceptional transport and daytime construction work. Thousands of Ticino commuters are expected to face disruptions.

• A9 Chiasso-Como: Nights of Closures and Construction Sites

  The A9 motorway between Como and Chiasso will experience overnight closures for exceptional transports and the return of daytime construction sites, significantly impacting cross-border commuters.

• A9 Como-Chiasso: Highway Closed at Night for Cross-Border Workers

  New inconveniences for cross-border workers: the A9 between Como Centro and Chiasso will be closed at night on March 3 and 4, 2026, for exceptional transport, and daytime construction sites will resume.

• A9 Chiasso-Como: Night Closures and Daytime Construction Sites

  The A9 motorway between Chiasso and Como will be closed at night for exceptional transports, while daytime construction sites will resume. Disruptions are expected for thousands of cross-border workers.

• Vandalism on Buses: Impact on Cross-Border Workers and Ticino

  A stolen seat on a Varese bus raises questions about the safety of public transport, a crucial service for thousands of cross-border workers in Ticino.

• Construction on the A9: Disruptions for Cross-Border Workers

  The never-ending construction on the A9 between Switzerland and Italy is back. Traffic jams are expected until Ascension Day.

• Subscriptions and Discounts for Cross-Border Workers in Ticino

  Discover the discounts on trains and buses between Ticino and Lombardy for cross-border workers in 2026.

• Tilo Train Strike: Disruptions for Cross-Border Commuters

  Significant national strike in Italy from February 27 to 28, 2026, causing interruptions to Tilo RE80, S10, S30, S40, S50 services across the border. Replacement buses planned for Malpensa.