Moggy survives clinging to train

  • Meridian
The cat, christened Thomas after his daunting train ride, is now recovering with the RSPCC Credit: RSPCA

Travelling by train is supposed to be a relaxed affair with the chance to rest your feet and maybe have a cup of tea.

This wasn't the case for a young male cat found clinging to the underside of a freight train which had travelled to Cardiff all the way from Southampton with no stops on the way.

The black cat with a white chest tuft has been christened 'Thomas' due to his dangerous train ride.

He was found at the end of the line by a worker at the Freightliner Limited dockyards on Newlands Road in Cardiff. He called the RSPCA and looked after Thomas at his workplace until they arrived. Despite his incredible journey, Thomas had no obvious injuries and seemed in good health, if understandably a little frightened.

He was then taken to the RSPCA's Merthyr Tydfil Clinic for vaccinations and a vet check and is now in boarding.

The RSPCA is appealing for anyone who recognises Thomas, especially from Southampton or Cardiff, to get in touch. If you have information that could help, you can call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.