Corbeil-Essonnes

Corbeil-Essonnes is a location mentioned in recent news due to a railway accident. Specifically, on March 23, 2026, a car was struck by a RER D train at a level crossing in Moulin Galant, Corbeil-Essonnes. This incident caused significant disruption to train traffic on the RER D line, with service interrupted in both directions between Melun and Malesherbes. While no fatalities were reported, the accident highlights the ongoing risks associated with level crossings in France. The incident in Corbeil-Essonnes occurred amidst a broader context of numerous collisions at level crossings nationwide, with over a hundred such incidents happening annually, resulting in approximately twenty deaths each year. This makes the safety of level crossings a relevant and significant issue.