This year Trenord has plans for mobility, sustainability and regional development in Lombardy.
A new rail link between Malpensa and Gallarate
With new rail connections and involvement in major events for a form of tourism that is increasingly rail oriented, the group’s innovations include the recently inaugurated rail link between Malpensa and Gallarate. Boosting Lombardy's international accessibility, this development is proving to be a key lever both for tourism and local communities, says Leonardo Cesarini, Trenord’s commercial director.
Train travel that benefits sustainability
“Trains are becoming increasingly popular for leisure travel. Last year we exceeded pre-Covid levels by 30%. On Saturdays around 500,000 passengers travel by train, and on public holidays, almost 400,000,- says Cesarini. -This year we want to consolidate the trend by identifying new ways to enhance it such as Gite in Treno (Train Trips) combining travel with tourist experiences in Lombardy and beyond. Then the Community programme, which rewards sustainable choices; anyone choosing to travel by train can accumulate green points based on the CO₂ that is saved, making sustainability a concrete value even for leisure travel.”
Extra trains for the Milan-Cortina Olympics
Concerning the Milan-Cortina Olympics and Paralympics, Cesarini says that as a Regional Transport Sponsor of Milan Cortina 2026 Trenord will be adding an extra daily 120 journeys. “The focus will be on connections between Milan and Valtellina, night trains in Milan and services to Malpensa. In addition to rail services we have planned special assistance services for visitors. To achieve all this we have worked closely with the local area, so as to live up to the standards of this global event.”
