Infrastructure work, here's what's changing for the lime trees (cross-border guide)

Context

Infrastructure work, here's what's changing for lime trees

• Changes to railway traffic for infrastructure works.
• Changes for lines S50, S90 and RE80 between the end of July and August 2026.
• Possible lengthening of travel times.

Key facts

• Modification periods: from 27 to 31 July, from 3 to 7 August and from 24 to 30 August.
• Suspension of the direct connection between Varese/Malpensa and Bellinzona.
• Suppression of the S90 line between Lugano and Mendrisio.
• Change of time of the RE80 line between Lugano and Chiasso.

The original source communicates that TILO SA issued a service notice on 23 July 2026. The notice states that the works are planned in three phases between 27 July and 30 August 2026.

Additional Information

• The time of lines S50, S90 and RE80 will be modified to allow the execution of the works.
• Passengers are advised to check the updated times before departure.
• The works are scheduled to be completed by the end of August 2026.

Job Details

• The first phase of the work will be carried out between 27 and 31 July 2026.
• During this phase, line S50 will be modified to allow the execution of the works.
• Passengers can use the replacement trains to reach the stations of Lugano and Mendrisio.

• The second phase of the work will be carried out between 3 and 7 August 2026.
• During this phase, the S90 line will be suppressed between Lugano and Mendrisio.
• Passengers will be able to

Operational details

Infrastructure work, here's what's changing for the lime trees

Line S50 will be affected by a train change in Mendrisio. Passengers arriving in Mendrisio on line S50 will have to change trains and continue north on line S10, and vice versa in the opposite direction. This line change will take place from 1 April 2024, as established by the public transport regulations of the Canton of Ticino, with an expenditure of about 500,000 Swiss francs for the adaptation of the railway infrastructure.

The S90 line will be abolished between Lugano and Mendrisio in both directions. Travellers will be able to use the connections of the S10 line, which will be extended to Mendrisio. This change will be effective from 15 June 2024, as established by the public transport directive of the Canton of Ticino.

The RE80 line will be affected by a time change between Lugano and Chiasso. Alternatively, you can use the S10 line departing from Lugano at 12:36 pm towards Chiasso. From Chiasso to Locarno, passengers can use the S10 departing at 20.20 in place of the RE80 scheduled for 11.11.

The RE80 line with the Milano Centrale terminus (departure at 02.02 min) will run with a modified timetable between Lugano and Mendrisio. In the north it will not stop in Lugano-Paradiso and, in Lugano, it will not guarantee the coincidence with the long-distance connections InterCity 2 and InterCity 21. These changes will be effective from the 1st

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Key points

Infrastructure work, here's what's changing for travelers with TILO

It's important to plan your trips in advance to avoid delays or changes to your itinerary. Travelers can check online timetables or transportation apps for up-to-date information.

With the recent implementation of new railway lines and infrastructure improvements, the Swiss transport network continues to evolve. Maintenance and modernisation work is underway in several parts of the country, including the canton of Zurich, where TILO is implementing new technologies to improve train safety and efficiency.

However, these jobs can cause some inconvenience for travelers. It is therefore essential to plan your trips in advance to avoid delays or changes to the itinerary. Travelers can check online timetables or transportation apps for up-to-date information.

For example, TILO announced that maintenance work on the railway line between Zurich and Bern will be carried out between 15 May and 15 September. During this time, trains may be replaced by buses or changes may be made to the itinerary.

To avoid these inconveniences, travelers can use the following operational checklist:

• Check online timetable or transportation apps for up-to-date information
• Check if there are maintenance works or changes to the itinerary

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Source: tio.ch