Batman the 'Chorlton tram cat' immortalised in stunning mural
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHe strolls along the platforms, wanders on the tracks, and laps up the attention of doting passengers. For years, charming black and white cat Batman has been patrolling the Chorlton Metrolink stop, receiving cuddles from travellers as they wait to catch their tram.
Often known as the 'Chorlton tram cat', Batman became a social media sensation, and he has a firm place in the hearts of the south Manchester suburb's commuters.
Now, a new mural has been unveiled, immortalising the beloved moggy at the tram stop which has become his second home. "We know that Batman the cat has become quite the Metrolink celebrity in recent years," said Danny Vaughan, head of Metrolink at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). "So it’s great to see him taking centre stage on a piece of art which I’m sure will be enjoyed by passengers." READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community The station's lift shaft, off Wilbraham Road, has been painted by Manchester-based artist Caroline Daly to coincide with the Chorlton Arts Festival.
The mural was commissioned by Chorlton Voice, with the design chosen from a number of options proposed by artists, following several years of planning.
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