Physics at the new CERN neutron beam line

A new neutron beam line (n_TOF EAR - 2) is being built at CERN within the n_TOF facility. Compared to the existing 185 meters long time - of - flight beam line, the new one (which will operate in parallel) will feature a shorter flight of 20 meters, providing a 2 7 times more intense neutron flux extending from thermal to 300 MeV. The scientific program is now bein g discussed and the first detailed proposals will be refereed by February 2014. This contribution is devoted to present and discuss the expected performance of the facility, briefly, and the details of some of the first measureme nts foreseen for 2014 and 2015.