 The main part of the network was operated by the "Società luganese dei tramway elettrici", which, after several subsequent name changes, is now known as the "Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi".However one route was independently operated as part of the Lugano–Cadro–Dino regional railway.Lugano railway station first opened in 1874, and by 1882, Lugano was connected to the north over the Monte Ceneri Pass to Bellinzona, and the Gotthard Rail Tunnel beyond that.