The project aims at reactivating the line, which has been temporarily closed due to a landslide, with the construction of a new railway viaduct between Caltagirone and Gela, as well as with the upgrade of civil works and tunnels, the technological upgrade of the line section, and the improvement of accessibility at the Niscemi station.
The aim of the project is to ensure continuity of travel between Catania and Gela, also allowing access to rail services towards the urban centres of Niscemi and Gela.
The project will be carried out in phases, with a first phase on the Caltagirone–Niscemi section and a second phase on the Niscemi–Gela section.
The project has received partial public funding, including NRRP funds.
“With effect from 12 March 2026, the date on which Decree-Law No. 36 (published in the Official Gazette No. 58 of 11 March 2026) came into force, in accordance with Article 5 of that decree, the Chief Executive Officer of RFI SpA has taken over from the previously appointed Extraordinary Commissioners.”
