I found this following article from NY Post
WEIRD BUT TRUE
By NEIL GRAVES, Wire Services
May 26, 2008 -- Japan has solved its transit budget woes - it has a 9-year-old cat "working" as a stationmaster.
Tama wears a conductor's uniform as she patrols the Kishi Station for the Wakayama Electric Railway.
"Tama is the only stationmaster, as we have to reduce personnel costs," said company spokeswoman Keiko Yamaki.
WEIRD BUT TRUE
By NEIL GRAVES, Wire Services
May 26, 2008 -- Japan has solved its transit budget woes - it has a 9-year-old cat "working" as a stationmaster.
Tama wears a conductor's uniform as she patrols the Kishi Station for the Wakayama Electric Railway.
"Tama is the only stationmaster, as we have to reduce personnel costs," said company spokeswoman Keiko Yamaki.
