Railway line Palermo–Catania, Lot 3, Lercara section–Caltanissetta Xirbi branch. The route includes the construction of the new railway line, partly alongside the historic line, between the Lercara and Caltanissetta Xirbi stations, for a total length of approximately 47 km. The main works of art include 7 natural tunnels of approximately 21 km, excavated using traditional and mechanized methods, 26 viaducts for approximately 11 km, 3 artificial tunnels and the renovation of the Vallelunga station. 

Project awarded, developed and launched by a JV in which Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.a. held a stake together with other industrial partners. On 30 June 2026, Impresa Pizzarotti’s share was transferred to a company within the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group, along with all relevant appurtenances (human resources, equity interests, contractual arrangements, technical and experiential requirements, etc.)