The line has also been electrified between Melito di Porto Salvo and Reggio Calabria to allow for the operation of a suburban service.

On 12 December 2010 Gabella Grande, Isola Capo Rizzuto, Marconia, San Leonardo di Cutro and Thurio stations were downgraded to halts.

On the same date O.G.R di Saline Joniche, Pietrapaola and San Sosthenes stations closed.

[3] On 21 February 2013 the station serving Reggio Calabria Airport opened, linking it to the city.

On 9 June 2013 the station Melito di Porto Salvo opened in Annà.