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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.

• 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.

• 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

• Tensions over Lombardy tax and potential revenue block, Cassis in Ticino

  The Ticino State Council has expressed concern over tensions regarding the Lombardy tax and the potential block of revenues

• Nighttime Closures and Diversions Ahead for Roadwork on A8 Noise Barriers

  Upcoming closures and detours planned on A8 for refurbishment of noise barriers.

• 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.

• Lake City: cross-border innovation and sustainability

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

• 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.

• Night closures on A9 highway: affected sections

  From Monday 11 to Friday 15 May 2026, nighttime closures on the A9 between Lainate, Como, and Chiasso for green maintenance. Here's what changes for cross-border workers

• Guillermo Silva wins Giro d'Italia stage, wears pink jersey

  The Uruguayan triumphs in the second stage of the Giro d'Italia, becoming the first Uruguayan to win a stage of a grand tour.

• No migrant center in Fornasette: fire station instead

  The former barracks of the carabinieri in Fornasette, Luino, will be assigned to the fire department, not to migrants. Here's what changes for cross-border workers

• Crans Montana: unpaid overtime for rescuers

  Four months after the fire, rescuers at Valais Hospital are still waiting to be paid for their overtime hours.

• Slow return on A2: 40-minute delay for cross-border workers

  Heavy traffic and rain make the return from the south on the A2 particularly slow. Delays of up to 40 minutes between Rivera and Chiasso.