Lombardy

Lombardy (in Italian Lombardia) is a region in northern Italy between the Alps and the Po Valley. Lombardy borders the regions of Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and the country of Switzerland. Lombardy's capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy, and its capital (Milan) is the fourth largest conurbation in Europe with more than 6.5 million inhabitants. The current governor of Lombardy is Roberto Formigoni.

Transportation

Airports

There are four main airports in Lombardy:

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• Milan-Malpensa Int.l Airport (MXP),
• Milan-Linate Airport (LIN)
• Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (BGY)
• Brescia Montichiari (VBS)

Milan's two airports are considered the most crowded Italian hub with more than 30 million passengers a year.

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Railway service

The Suburban Railway Service (called "S" Lines, the service is similar to the French RER and German S-Bahn), composed of 8 commuter rail lines (10 as of 2008), connects the Milan Metropolitan Area ("Great Milan"), and other important cities, like Como or Varese.

Related Topics:
French - RER - German - S-Bahn - 2008

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The Regional Railway Service (called "R"), on the other hand, links the cities of Lombardy and connects the region with the national railway system.

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