The project involves infrastructure and technological works aimed at speeding up and upgrading the Battipaglia – Potenza – Metaponto – Taranto route, in conjunction with the works planned as part of the project to improve infrastructure along the Battipaglia – Potenza section.

The priority works planned for the first phase (the Potenza - Metaponto priority section) involve increasing the speed limit to 200 km/h along the Salandra – Ferrandina section, upgrading the track to D4 axle load capacity, removing level crossings, and amending the local urban development plans at the Salandra and Bernalda stations.

Plans also include measures to speed up traffic on the diversion route, allowing for simultaneous traffic flow and the adjustment of the section to 575 metres.

The project has received partial public funding, including through NRRP funds.

Moreover, further upgrading and speeding up of the remaining sections, which have not yet been financed, are planned to complete the project.

Aldo Isi was appointed Extraordinary Government Commissioner for the completion of the works.