Overview
- The collision occurred around 7 p.m. on October 23 about one kilometre from Évires station toward Groisy in Haute-Savoie.
- Fifteen cows were struck, with fourteen dying at the scene and a veterinarian euthanizing one injured heifer.
- Roughly fifty passengers and the driver were unhurt, though the train sustained significant material damage.
- SNCF suspended traffic between Annecy and La Roche-sur-Foron, arranged alternative transport and hotel stays, and informed users via station displays, SMS and social networks.
- Rail service resumed around 1 p.m. on Friday, according to local reporting, after overnight recovery and inspection work.