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Transport and traffic

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

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245 articles on transport and traffic, newest first.

• More GR: between Livigno and S-chanf by train, the project is developed

  A rail link between Livigno and S-chanf could be made in the future.

• Trenord, new increases on tickets for border crossers

  Trenord has announced a further increase in rail fares. The new 'Malpensa specific rate' has been postponed to next summer.

• Train strike Italy, inconvenience for TILO 23-24 July

  A national rail transport strike in Italy on 23 and 24 July 2026. Cross-border connections operated by TILO will be affected.

• Traffic in Switzerland: costs reach 117 billion

  In 2023, traffic in Switzerland cost 117 billion francs. The car dominates with 68% of trips. Here is the data from the Federal Statistical Office.

• Changes to the roads in Via Intra Premeno

  The driving restrictions will be in force from 20 July to 7 August 2026.

• Living in Como and working in Ticino: a practical guide for border workers

  Journey times, cost of living in comparison, strategic neighbourhoods and the pros/cons of train vs car. Everything you need to know before becoming a Como-Ticino border worker.

• Vergiate, suspended the work on the catwalk until September

  Work on the new Vergiate catwalk is temporarily at a standstill. Recovery scheduled for the end of September pending new RFI support.

• Switzerland: The era of mega batteries begins

  Switzerland is upgrading the network with new storage systems. Find out how they work and the impact on the private electricity market.

• Frontier teachers: no irregularities

  The Council of State responded to a question by Lorenzo Quadri, stating that there is no irregularity in the fact that border teachers entered the service before obtaining a work permit.

• Tilo: Gallarate circulation restrictions 11-13 July

  Maintenance work on the Italian Railway Network impacts the S50 connections between Ticino and Malpensa. Here's how to travel between July 11th and 13th.

• Gallarate-Rho: weekend closure 11-13 July 2026

  Stop trains between Gallarate and Milan for technological upgrading works. A new stop is planned in Nerviano.

• Tilo Mendrisio-Gallarate: RFI upgrade completed

  The works of the Italian Railway Network on the cross-border section have been completed: full operation of the Tilo connections between Ticino and Varesotto has been restored.

• A8 Milan-Varese: night closures for work in July

  Construction sites for safety barriers on the A8: closed sections and junctions blocked from 6 to 12 July 2026. Here are the recommended alternative routes.

• Blocking refreshments, tensions with Ticino

  The blocking of rebates by the Canton of Ticino has generated controversy and reactions. Jonny Crosio, Deputy Federal Secretary of the Pact for the North party, criticizes the decision as arbitrary and paradoxical.

• Canicola in the drains north of the Alps. The south still needs patience

  Last day of extreme heat in the northern Alps, Switzerland. In the south, on the other hand, temperatures are still high until the middle of next week.

• New Lombardy-Ticino deal: more trains and buses for commuters

  Regione Lombardia and Canton Ticino sign an agreement to boost cross-border trains and buses, with RE80 every 30 minutes and fare integration.

• More Trains and Buses Between Ticino and Lombardy

  The agreement between Canton Ticino and Lombardy Region has been signed: enhanced rail and bus connections with integrated tickets for sustainable mobility.

• Heavy Traffic on A2 and 'Elephant Races'

  Question to the Council of State on heavy traffic and prolonged overtaking among trucks on the A2 highway in Ticino.

• Cantello Parking: Carpooling for Cross-Border Workers

  11 free parking spaces at Gaggiolo station for those who carpool. An initiative to reduce traffic and pollution.

• Impact of Mobility on the Lives of Ticino Frontiers

  Mobility increases complexity for frontiers, with traffic problems and high costs

• 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.