The Transport Network for the Milan Winter Olympics
This diagram outlines the essential rail connections for the 2026 Winter Olympics. It visualizes the high-speed and regional links connecting Milan, Verona, and Venice to the primary mountain clusters in Valtellina and Cortina.
The Central Gateway
The core axis of the Olympic transport network runs through Northern Italy's major cities. High-speed rail lines link Milan, Verona, and Venice, acting as the primary artery for international visitors arriving for the games.
- AV/AC Milano-Verona-Venezia high-speed line
- Milano Centrale main hub
- Verona Porta Nuova interchange
- Venezia Mestre gateway
The Valtellina Connection
Connecting Milan directly to the mountain venues, this route is vital for the Valtellina cluster. It facilitates access for skiing events by linking the urban center to Tirano via specialized regional rail services.
- RE8 Milano-Lecco-Sondrio-Tirano line
- Trenord regional service integration
- Tirano mountain gateway
- Last-mile connections to venues
The Brennero and Cortina Links
These routes serve the eastern competition zones, including Val di Fiemme and Cortina d'Ampezzo. They utilize the Brennero line and the Belluno-Calalzo route to reach high-altitude venues efficiently from Verona and Venice.
- Linea del Brennero (Verona-Trento-Bolzano)
- Linea Venezia-Belluno-Calalzo
- Val di Fiemme access via Trento
- Cortina access via Calalzo