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

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• Lombardy highway tolls: end of free travel for cross-border workers

  From 1 May 2026, mandatory tolls on the Corda Molle with 50% discounts for residents of 22 municipalities. Concessions coming for commuters.

• Swiss traffic noise: 2,000 deaths per year, what changes for cross-border workers

  Road traffic noise causes up to 2,000 premature deaths per year in Switzerland, with 850,000 people exposed to harmful noise.

• 30 km/h limit to halve noise pollution in Ticino

  ATA calls for more autonomy to introduce 30 km/h zones in the areas most exposed to noise, on the occasion of International Noise Awareness Day.

• Ticketless train: Switzerland experiments with the future of mobility. What changes for cross-border workers

  Switzerland introduces the Bibo system for ticketless travel. National test starting April 27 with 3000 users, including cross-border workers from Ticino.

• Lugano-Zurich Train Breakdown: Passengers Walk from Bellinzona

  Technical fault cancels the 19:00 train, no replacement. Passengers waiting at Bellinzona station.

• Red flags at the Gotthard: traffic chaos in May

  May 2026: black days expected for traffic at the Gotthard tunnel, with queues up to 20 km and delays up to 2 hours.

• Olympic traffic: Graubünden save but Lombardy remains silent

  The costs for managing Olympic traffic are lower than expected, but Lombardy has yet to confirm its contribution.

• Nighttime highway closures: what changes for cross-border workers

  From the night between April 28 and 29, nighttime closures between A8, Fiera Bypass, and Gallarate-Gattico Branch. Here are the alternatives.

• S40 line disrupted until 21:00 due to staff shortage in Italy

  The S40 line between Mendrisio and Como San Giovanni and Varese is limited until 21:00 due to a lack of staff in Italy.

• New ultra-fast charging stations for electric cars in Campione d'Italia

  Ewiva, an operator of the Enel Group, activates 3 ultra-fast charging stations in Campione d'Italia, with 6 charging points for cross-border workers and tourists.

• Trenord malfunctions: delays and cancellations in Lombardy on April 21

  A double technical failure at Albizzate and Milano Certosa caused widespread disruption across the Lombardy rail network on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

• Public transport: the challenge for Ticino

  Nils Planzer, CEO of a transport company, emphasizes the importance of investing in public transport to tackle the traffic challenges in Ticino.

• Military on Trenord trains: 20 euros per year for enhanced security

  From 1st May 2026, military personnel will be able to travel on Trenord trains in Lombardy with a discounted annual subscription of 20 euros to increase security on board.

• Ticino Highway Works: Nighttime Closures in Besnate, Turate, and on the A9

  Autostrade per l'Italia has scheduled nighttime interventions from April 20 to 24, 2026. Closures will affect Besnate, Turate, and the A9 between Lainate, Como, and Chiasso.

• New closures on the A9 Lainate-Como-Chiasso motorway: what changes for cross-border workers

  Autostrade per l'Italia announces nighttime closures on the A9 between Como and Chiasso for maintenance work. Here are the alternative routes and the implications for those crossing the border.

• AIL Arena in Lugano: open days on 30 and 31 May to discover the new home of FC Lugano

  On 30 and 31 May 2025, FC Lugano will open the new AIL Arena with two days of free events: guided tours, a Fan Village, and a competition with a Renault Clio up for grabs.

• PalaRaiffeisen in Lugano: open day to discover the mega-project

  On Saturday, 18 April 2026, the City of Lugano will host an open day at the construction site of the future PalaRaiffeisen as part of the Sports and Events Complex.

• SBB: Direct trains to Rimini and France from 30 May 2026

  From 30 May to 4 October, direct connections will run between Zurich and Rimini, with stops in Bellinzona, Lugano and Chiasso. From Lausanne and Geneva, TGV trains will serve Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille until 2 November.

• Reverse commuting: from Altdorf to Lugano every day. But the trains aren't enough

  Carla Scheidegger travels from Kriens to Altdorf every day to work at the MASI in Lugano. Key issues: trains every two hours and overcrowded carriages. Her fight for sustainable transport.

• Giro d’Italia 2026: Bellinzona to Carì in 113 km for Ticino

  On 26 May 2026, stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia will be held entirely in Ticino: 113 km from Bellinzona to Carì, featuring 3,000 metres of elevation gain and five categorised climbs. A potential trap awaits after the rest day.

• SlowUp 2026: Road Closures and Limited Transport Between Bellinzona and Locarno

  On Sunday, 19 April 2026, five districts in Bellinzona will close their streets for SlowUp. Public transport will be disrupted: lines 3, 62.213 and 62.311 will face cancellations and detours between 7:00 and 18:30.

• slowUp Ticino 2026: April 19 for a car-free day

  On Sunday, April 19, 2026, 50 km of roads between Locarno and Bellinzona will be closed to traffic. There will be 18 events across Switzerland, with Ticino hosting the first one featuring live entertainment, farm stops, and activities for all ages.

• Disruptions on the Tilo line between Mendrisio and Malpensa: what changes

  On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026, changes to the circulation of Tilo S50 trains between Mendrisio and Malpensa due to infrastructure works. Substitute buses and longer travel times are expected.

• DiscoverEU 2026: 40,000 free train passes for 18-year-olds across Europe

  Applications close on April 22, 2026, for free train travel until September 30, 2027. Open to Ticino cross-border workers as well if they reside in EU countries or Erasmus+ associated nations.