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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.

• Changes to TILO S50 connections between Varese, Gallarate and Malpensa

  On April 11 and 12, TILO S50 trains will be subject to changes due to infrastructure work. Replacement buses and longer travel times are expected.

• TILO S50: bus replacement for stops between Varese and Malpensa on 11–12 April

  On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026, TILO S50 services between Varese, Gallarate and Malpensa Airport will be replaced by buses. Travellers should expect longer journey times, cancellations and earlier departures for the replacement buses.

• 10 km of traffic jam at the San Gottardo: record disruptions for Easter Monday

  Easter Monday return trip blocked: 10 km of traffic jam at the San Gottardo and 2 hours of delay. The Airolo bypass is closed.

• Traffic Paralysed at San Gottardo: 'Does Anyone Know How to Get to Italy?'

  The column of cars stuck at the north portal of the San Gottardo tunnel has reached 21 kilometres with peaks of over 3 hours and 30 minutes of waiting time.

• Against the increase in public transport prices, let's implement our motion

  Swiss public transport prices rose 15% from 2022 to 2023, outpacing inflation.

• Easter Holidays: Traffic Jam at the Gotthard Reaches 21 Kilometers

  Drivers stuck in traffic for the Easter holidays at the Gotthard: 21 kilometers of standstill traffic.

• San Gottardo, traffic jam since Holy Thursday: no surprise, plenty of patience

  The San Gottardo highway in peak season: slowdowns and traffic jams in the direction of Ticino and Italy.

• International mobility of nursing staff on the rise

  The Nursing Up union denounces the exodus of nurses from Italy to Switzerland.

• Works on the Italian railway network: here's what changes for TILO

  From April 3rd, TILO S30 connections will undergo significant changes in circulation due to infrastructure works on the railway line between Pino Tronzano and Luino.

• Code at the San Gottardo

  San Gottardo is a busy route with 1.5M crossings in 2022. Traffic congestion expected during Easter holidays.

• 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.

• Riesgo-Lugano at Young Boys' Home Ground: a Decisive Challenge

  Lugano must face Young Boys in Bern in a crucial match for the season. Analysis, regulations, and strategies for Ticino cross-border commuters.

• Inflated Medical Bills: An Increasingly Common Problem in Ticino

  According to an ACSI survey, 60% of participants have received at least one incorrect medical bill: how to check your invoices and contest errors.

• 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.

• Bellinzona's Parking Crisis: A New Underground Garage Is on the Way

  The municipality of Bellinzona has announced the construction of a new underground parking garage with a public park and a new administrative building. The project aims to address the city's parking shortage, which has been affecting residents and visitors alike.

• 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

  TILO transported 25 million passengers in 2025, a 3.7% increase from 2024.