The project envisages the completion of the Pontremolese (Parma-La Spezia) line in stages. 

The first stage concerns track-doubling between Parma and Vicofertile which, upon leaving Parma, extends as a track variant for the first 5 kilometres and for the remaining 3 kilometres flanks the historic line up to the entrance to Vicofertile. 

The second phase envisages track-doubling mainly alongside the existing single-track line between Vicofertile and Fornovo, the construction of the Valico Tunnel as a variant between Berceto and Pontremoli, along with a new double-track section between Pontremoli and Chiesaccia. 

Mariano Ciocchetti was appointed Extraordinary Governmental Commissioner for completion of the works.