Milan-Seregno Metro-Tram: Institutions Unite to Complete Strategic Project
Milan, April 22 – A significant meeting took place on April 14, 2026, at the Metropolitan City of Milan, focusing on the progress and challenges of the Milan-Seregno metro-tram project. The gathering, convened by Mobility Councillor Daniela Caputo, brought together mayors and councillors from the eight involved municipalities, the President of the Province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy Region executives, Councillor Arianna Censi, and a Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) official who serves as the project manager.
Strategic Importance of the Metro-Tram
During the discussions, the strategic importance of the metro-tram was strongly reiterated. This infrastructure is considered fundamental for enhancing mobility in the northern Milanese and Brianza areas. The project aims to connect Milan (Maciachini M3) with the municipalities of Bresso, Cusano Milanino, Cormano, Paderno Dugnano, Nova Milanese, Desio, and Seregno, where the terminus will be integrated with the regional railway system.
The project encompasses a 14.3 km route, featuring 25 stops, an interchange car park in Paderno Dugnano, and a tram depot.
Challenges and Cost Overruns
All participating administrations expressed a shared desire to complete the project as quickly as possible, acknowledging the significant difficulties encountered throughout its development. Over time, critical issues have arisen, including increased costs due to the pandemic, international crises, and rising raw material prices. Technical problems such as route modifications, interference with underground utilities, management of soil and waste, and necessary adjustments to improve the impact on urban centres have also contributed to delays and additional expenses.
Initially funded for 264 million euros (with 166 million euros from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport), the project now faces estimated extra costs of approximately 120 million euros. These additional costs are almost equally split between increased construction expenses and variations in the work and regulations concerning soil disposal.
Cost increases up to December 31, 2025, were covered by the Ministry through the Aid Decree (which is no longer in force). For the remaining portion (approximately 60 million euros), 13 million euros have already been set aside by the Metropolitan City, and 17 million euros are the responsibility of the Ministry under another regulation. This leaves approximately 30 million euros still to be funded. While a portion of these resources has been identified by the Metropolitan City of Milan, securing further funds remains crucial.
Unified Stance and Future Actions
A unified position emerged from the meeting: to initiate immediate discussions with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to accurately present the situation and identify the necessary resources. This approach follows a successful precedent set by other infrastructure projects in the region.
Concurrently, the need to monitor currently suspended construction sites, reactivate work, and mitigate inconvenience for citizens and the urban degradation that has occurred was emphasized.
The Municipal Administration of Cusano Milanino, along with all involved institutions, reiterated its commitment to concrete and responsible cooperation for the completion of the metro-tram. This project is considered a priority, capable of offering a modern, frequent, and extensive public transport service, improving connections between municipalities and with Milan, reducing traffic, and contributing to the sustainable development of the territory.
The complexity of the undertaking demands determination and institutional collaboration-a challenging but achievable goal through shared effort focused on concrete results for the benefit of citizens.
