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Transport and traffic

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

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231 articles on transport and traffic, newest first.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Balerna becomes a planning zone: what changes for cross-border workers

  The Municipality of Balerna has developed a fact sheet to address the oversized Pr. Here's what changes for those who live and work in Ticino.

• Lapo Elkann moves to Lucerne: why Switzerland

  Lapo Elkann explains his move to Lucerne: Swiss security and neutrality at the heart of his choice.

• FART 2025: surge in bus users and new trains growing

  Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi (FART) report a 10% increase in bus passengers and improvements with new trains.

• Railway garden in Balerna: a new sustainable green space

  The Railway Garden of Balerna is finally a reality. A project that sees the collaboration between the Municipality of Balerna and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has led to the creation of a sustainable area unique throughout Switzerland.

• Graubünden send Italy bill for Olympic traffic costs

  The canton of Graubünden has sent a bill for 2.6 million francs to Italy to cover the costs of the transport plan during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics.

• Huge Community Celebration at Cornaredo: Final Picnic on June 4

  On June 4, Cornaredo Stadium will host a major event to bid farewell to the venue, celebrating 75 years since its opening with activities and live music.

• Car on fire at Bellinzona-Sud, A2 reopened

  Car fire on the A2 highway at Bellinzona-Sud, traffic blocked for 40 minutes. Firefighters and police on site.

• Balerna defies forecasts: 2025 ends in the black

  Extraordinary tax revenues consolidate Balerna's accounts, but the future requires realism. Here's what changes for cross-border workers.

• Car fire on A2 near Camorino: traffic chaos

  A burning car caused delays on the A2 motorway northbound between Lugano Nord and the Monte Ceneri tunnel.

• Giro d'Italia in Ticino: roads closed to traffic

  On May 26, the Giro d'Italia passes through Ticino. Here are the roads closed to traffic and the closure times.

• Lugano bids farewell to Cornaredo Stadium: event on June 4

  Public celebration for the stadium's 75th anniversary before its replacement with the new AIL Arena in 2026.