Railway cat Bolt to leave Huddersfield Station
During his time in the job, Bolt has grown a big fan following, who will be sure to miss seeing him at the station. He started out at Huddersfield Station as an apprentice, learning from another cat, Felix, who had patrolled there since 2011.The feline friends had two bestselling books written about them, and Bolt was even nominated for a 'Make a Difference' award last year. A TransPennine Express spokesperson said he wasn't just popular in the local area either, with visitors from around the world even making special trips to Huddersfield station just to meet him. It seems that he'll now be able to enjoy a slower pace of life, with a post on social media saying he would now "enjoy the luxuries of being a normal cat who can explore gardens, enjoy the fresh country air and have his (mostly welcome) companion by his side".
Why is Bolt retiring?
Improvement work is taking place at Huddersfield Station, which won't be finished for several years. The station will be closed from 30 August to 29 September to allow some of the work to take place, while further upgrades are expected to be completed in early 2027.A station spokesperson said this meant it wouldn't be a good place for a cat to live, adding: "It simply would be too confusing and stressful for him".
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