Beloved Huddersfield Station cat Bolt takes retirement
He's stepping down from his role as 'Senior Pest Controller'
Beloved Huddersfield Station cat Bolt has decided to take retirement and is now settling into a new, much quieter, home.
The moggie arrived at the transport hub in 2018, initially serving as a deputy to the station's other cat and Senior Pest Controller Felix.
He took on Felix's role after he sadly passed away in 2023 and has kept an eye on the platforms since.
Bolt and Felix became viral sensations online, with their Facebook page getting more than 24 million views every year.
Also retiring today is long time station manager Angela Hunte, who has decided to call time on a 35 year career on the railways.
Andrew McClements, Customer Experience & Transformation Director at TransPennine Express said: “Angie’s leadership has left a lasting legacy across our stations. Her calm professionalism, genuine care for others, and unwavering dedication have made a profound impact on both colleagues and customers.
“Bolt, in his own unique way, has brought comfort and a smile to many after having been raised at the station from a kitten and mentored by his predecessor, Felix, who was our Senior Pest Controller.
“Angie and Bolt’s retirement close a wonderful chapter in the history of Huddersfield station, and they will be sincerely missed. We wish them both the very best in their well-earned retirement.”
Angie plans to spend more time with her grandchildren, while Bolt is going to live with station team leader Jacqui and her cat Buddy.