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

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• Moderate Economic Growth in Switzerland in 2026

  Economists predict a 1.0% GDP growth for the current year and an improvement for 2027

• Illegitimate SIMS Appointments

  State Councilor Marina Carobbio has expressed her views on the illegitimate appointments to the management of the Upper Secondary Education Section (SIMS).

• Car-Free Sundays in Switzerland: Is Ticino Moving Towards New Mobility?

  Martine Docourt is pushing for car-free Sundays at the federal level after Neuchâtel’s rejection. What this means for Ticino and cross-border commuters.

• Nighttime Closures on A9 Highway

  Nighttime closures are scheduled for next week on the A9 highway

• 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

• Appointments at SIMS Canceled: The Council of State Yields to the TRAM

  The Administrative Court has declared the appointments of the SIMS directors illegitimate. The Council of State has decided not to appeal to the Federal Court, effectively canceling both the appointments and the public competition announced in March 2024.

• Bertolaso in Varese: Acting Quickly Between Prevention and Bureaucracy in Ticino

  Bertolaso's intervention at the General Health Conference highlights the priority of increasing prevention, screening, and streamlining procedures in Canton Ticino.

• Tourism in Ticino: 2025 Was an Exceptional Year for Italy

  The region recorded an increase in tourists compared to European competitors, with a positive outcome for the local economy.

• Ceresio Express: the proposal to connect Varese to Milan in 30 minutes

  Lega secretary Bordonaro relaunches the idea of a fast train for Valceresio: travel times halved compared to current service

• 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.

• 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.