Felix The Railway Cat

Illustrations

When Felix arrived at Huddersfield station, she was just eight weeks old.

She was too tiny to venture far – spending most of her time snoozing in the back offices.

Felix soon started to take up a bit more desk space …

But while initially she may have been more of a hindrance than a help to the job at hand, Felix eventually became an integral part of the team.

After several years of hard work, Felix earned a well-deserved promotion to the role of Senior Pest Controller.

Team leader Angie Hunte: ‘Felix has always been special. I love her to bits. I can’t imagine being without her.’

Dave Chin, the maintenance man, a.k.a. ‘The Cat Whisperer’.

Andrew McClements, who formed a close bond with Felix when he joined the Huddersfield team.

The cat flap that was installed for Felix (but which she refuses to use).

Felix guarding the entrance to the station with Terry.

Felix, with her colleague Andy Croughan, draped in the livery of TransPennine Express.

Felix has many fans amongst the customers at the station, including Pauline and Mike Dyble who made a special visit to see Felix as a treat for their 55th wedding anniversary.

The Fairy Bricks charity created this Lego Felix when she raised over £5,200 by ‘running’ 5k.