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Transport and traffic

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

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202 articles on transport and traffic, newest first.

• TILO Stabio-Malpensa: no trains for a month

  From June 7 to July 5, 2026, TILO services between Stabio and Malpensa will be suspended for RFI works. Replacement buses and longer travel times are planned.

• Rail traffic restored between Locarno and Cadenazzo

  A faulty switch between Tenero and Gordola causing morning delays has been fixed.

• Five parliamentary acts to improve mobility in Ticino

  The Green Party proposes five parliamentary acts to tackle high fuel prices and improve mobility in Ticino.

• TILO S40 and S50 Replaced by Buses for a Month

  From June 7 to July 5, 2024, TILO S40 and S50 services will be replaced by buses between Stabio, Varese, Gallarate, and Malpensa Airport.

• New Lombardy train timetable: changes for cross-border workers

  Lombardy’s regional train timetable changes on 14 June 2026. The Region has met commuter committees to discuss adjustments and planned disruptions.

• Gottardo: Delays, Costs, and Impact on Commuters

  The second tunnel of the San Gottardo reopens after 11 months: how to make up for lost time and the consequences for cross-border workers.

• Paulina restarts: Gotthard second tunnel excavation resumes

  The mechanical drill Paulina has resumed excavation of the second Gotthard tunnel after a long pause.

• Tram-train, another appeal. Zali: 'Frivolous challenge'

  The Federal Court receives a new appeal against the Lugano tram-train project, but without suspensive effect. Zali: 'Frivolous challenge'.

• TILO: route changes for Malpensa on May 30-31

  TILO S50 trains will have Gallarate as their terminus next weekend due to work on the Italian network.

• Porrentruy: double pool tickets for cross-border workers

  In Porrentruy, pool tickets for cross-border workers have doubled and season passes are no longer available: adults pay 15 CHF, youths 10 CHF, tickets only sold online.

• Italy train strike: TILO services affected

  From 9:00 PM on May 28 to 9:00 PM on May 29, train strikes will hit Italy. RE80, S10, S30, S40, and S50 services will be suspended. Replacement buses will operate for S50 routes to/from Malpensa.

• FFS and TILO trains overwhelmed: nightmares for cross-border workers

  Record crowds on FFS and TILO trains during the Pentecost long weekend: frustrated passengers and disruptions for cross-border commuters.

• Pentecost 2026: traffic returning to Ticino

  After the Pentecost long weekend, the return to Ticino promises fewer traffic jams than in previous years. Here's what to expect.

• Cross-border worker discounts on Ticino-Lombardy public transport

  Complete guide to cross-border worker discounts on public transport between Ticino and Lombardy, with details on trains, buses, and benefits.

• Cross-border workers: Chiasso-Lugano transport 2026

  Practical guide to transport for cross-border workers between Chiasso and Lugano, with a focus on subscriptions, costs, and practical simulation.

• Chiasso-Lugano transport: practical guide for cross-border workers

  Discover how to travel between Chiasso and Lugano by train, car, and subscriptions. Practical guide with costs and tips for cross-border workers.

• FFS 2027: New Links & Improvements for Ticino Cross-Border Workers

  New connections and enhancements for commuters and tourists

• Ascension: Return Traffic Increases

  Return traffic from the Ascension long weekend is picking up, particularly on the A2 heading north.

• Code, Not Just on the Highway

  Difficult return after Ascension Day weekend: Disruptions on A2 northbound and heavy traffic on cantonal roads.

• Switzerland Third in World for Business Research Investments

  Switzerland maintains its global innovation leadership with the third-highest research and development intensity.

• Lake City: cross-border innovation and sustainability

  Six classes awarded for projects on sustainable development and cross-border mobility in the Insubric 'Lake City'.

• Ascension Day: traffic jam from Gotthard to Chiasso

  8 km queues at the Gotthard and over an hour of waiting on the A2 towards Chiasso. Authorities advise alternatives to ease traffic.

• Astuti: 'No real territorial comparison'

  PD regional councillor Samuele Astuti criticises the management of the healthcare tax for cross-border workers and the uncertainty in relations with Switzerland.

• Cross-border worker car costs in Ticino: fuel, vignette, parking and wear

  Detailed analysis of costs for those working in Ticino and using a car to commute: fuel, vignette, parking, wear and comparison with train and bus.