SNCF Acquitted in Montparnasse Cat Incident Appeal

The court ruled that the railway company was not at fault for the death of a cat killed by a train in January 2023.

On January 2, 2023, a cat named Neko was killed by a TGV after escaping from its carrier at Paris Montparnasse station.
Initially, the SNCF was found guilty of negligence and fined €1,000 but appealed the decision fearing it could set a precedent.
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled on November 8, 2024, that the SNCF was not responsible, stating no fault was committed.
The case drew significant public attention, prompting a petition with over 112,000 signatures and comments from the Interior Minister.
Animal rights organizations, including the Fondation 30 Millions d'Amis, were involved in the case, criticizing the SNCF's actions.