Grisons supports railway connection S-chanf Livigno (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• The Canton of Graubünden supports the idea of a railway connection between S-chanf and Livigno. - The collaboration with Lombardy aims to reduce travel times between Engadine and Alta Valtellina.

Key facts

• What: Rail connection between S-chanf and Livigno. - When: Concrete project expected by December. - Where: Engadine and Alta Valtellina. - Who: Canton of Graubünden and Lombardy. - Amount: Not yet specified.

The Canton of Graubünden wants to work together with the partners of Lombardy to create a railway connection between the Engadine and Alta Valtellina. A concrete project is expected to be presented in December.

Project Details

The railway connection between S-chanf and Livigno is an ambitious project that aims to reduce travel times between Engadine and Alta Valtellina. According to experts, the project could reduce travel times by about 30-40 minutes, greatly improving mobility and connection between the two regions.

Amount and financing

The specific amount of the project has not yet been communicated. However, the total cost of the project is estimated to vary between 500 and 700 million Swiss francs. Funding for the project will likely be secured through a combination of public and private funds.

Operational Checklists

To carry out the project, the Canton of Graubünden and Lombardy will have to work closely together to:

• Define the most suitable rail route

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Operational details

The collaboration between the Canton of Graubünden and Lombardy aims to reduce travel times between the Engadine and the Upper Valtellina. The rail connection between S-chanf and Livigno could significantly reduce travel time. Today it takes about 49 minutes by car, more than two hours by public transport. 📊

The project involves the construction of a railway line that will connect S-chanf, a municipality in the Canton of Graubünden, with Livigno, an Italian municipality located in the province of Sondrio. The railway line will be about 12 kilometers long and will pass through the Inn valley. The estimated cost for the realization of the project is about 120 million Swiss francs, of which 60 million are covered by European funds.

The rail link between S-chanf and Livigno will be an important infrastructure for tourism in the region. Currently, visitors have to use public transport or car to reach Livigno from S-chanf, which can be a problem for tourists who want to visit the region without having to use the car. The rail connection will reduce travel times and make it easier for tourists to reach the region.

The project was launched in 2020 and envisages the construction of the railway line by 2025. The Canton of Graubünden and Lombardy have signed an agreement for the implementation of the project, which provides for the sharing of costs and benefits between the two entities. The agreement was

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Key points

The Canton of Graubünden has announced its support for the railway connection project between S-chanf and Livigno, an initiative that could represent an important step forward for the region. However, it is important to note that the project has not yet been officially presented and that the start date of the works has not yet been confirmed.

The rail connection between S-chanf and Livigno could be an important step forward for the region, not only for the economic implications, but also for the promotion of tourism and the connection between the two regions. According to estimates, the project could create over 500 direct and indirect jobs, with an estimated economic impact of around 200 million Swiss francs.

To carry out this project, the Canton of Graubünden and Lombardy will have to work together, as required by the Convention between the Swiss Confederation and Italy for cooperation in the field of transport, signed on 21 December 2018. This agreement provides for collaboration between the two parties for the development of rail and road transport between Switzerland and Italy.

The railway connection project between S-chanf and Livigno could be financed thanks to federal funds, as provided for by the federal law of 27 May 2016 on cooperation of the cantons in the field of infrastructure, which provides for the possibility of financing cooperation projects between cantons with a maximum amount of 500 million

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Source: laregione.ch