Following a derailment involving a TER (a regional train service operated by the French national rail company SNCF) on September 11 in Cléon, Normandy, many questions remain about what caused the incident. Investigators and railway workers are particularly concerned about why a rail was on the track that day, which may have contributed to the accident. In response, trade unions representing railway workers have demanded clear explanations and reassurances about the safety and condition of the rail network. This call for transparency led to an emergency roundtable on safety held on September 24. The meeting brought together the four main trade unions representing SNCF Réseau, the director of safety for SNCF Réseau, Damien Pallant, and the safety representatives of the SNCF’s infrastructure division, known as the SA. According to union sources, several commitments were made during the meeting, including the creation of an action plan to improve the organization of rail collection near tracks. A survey of all rail coupons—small pieces of rail that are sometimes left near the tracks—across the territory will also be conducted, according to a union official. The unions have also pushed for a report on the findings of the survey, which is expected to be completed by November 25. Additionally, SNCF Réseau has committed to removing all such rail coupons from the tracks within six months. The company has pledged to deploy the necessary human and material resources to accomplish this task. The unions also emphasized the importance of coordination between the SA and other national-level SNCF departments to improve communication and safety protocols. A key point raised during the meeting was the role of train drivers in ensuring safety. As essential actors in the railway system, drivers are responsible for detecting faults and reporting them promptly. The unions stressed that this aspect of safety must be reinforced, as early detection can prevent incidents like the derailment in Cléon.