Stockport railway station is in a "shocking state" and needs urgent attention to bring it up to standards, a councillor in the borough has claimed.
05.12.2023 - 17:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Thousands of people have paid tribute to popular train station cat Felix who was known across the north by commuters and rail passengers.
The 12-year-old moggy, who had spent the majority of her life serving as ‘senior pest controller’ at Huddersfield Station, died on Sunday after the discovery of a terminal illness.
Felix, who had her own Facebook page with 170,000 followers, found global fame in 2015 when commuter Alan Hind encountered the friendly feline during his daily travels between Huddersfield and Manchester.
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Alan soon created the social media site for Felix and she was given her very own name badge and high-vis vest by TransPennine Express.
Angie Hunte, Huddersfield Station Manager for TransPennine Express, said: “Felix was more than a cat; she was a beloved member of our station family and left her paw prints on many commuters’ hearts as they passed through the station.
“Her presence brought smiles to visitors from around the world, making Huddersfield Station a special place. We will miss her dearly.”
Angie added: “We understand that many people will want to honour Felix’s memory, we kindly encourage those wishing to fundraise or donate to consider buying the latest 2024 Felix and Bolt annual calendar instead.”
Scores of people from around the world would visit Huddersfield Station solely to meet Felix. Since news of her passing was announced tributes have flooded in on social media.
A Facebook post announcing her death attracted thousands of comments and reactions.
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