(01/05/2023 18:34)mikestone Wrote: [ -> ]I think today for the first time the hourly service ran with one 150 and one 230 but the last train, which should have been the 150 is cancelled due to stock shortage according to journeycheck, but speed restrictions according to RTT.
But actually planned engineering work according to a poster at Bidston!!!!!!!!!!!
The service between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street has been cancelled since Monday evening when a lightning strike hit a transformer at Frodsham Junction. It needs replacing.
Service resumed this morning with 197013.
More new 197s in service are 197043 197110 and 197104.
Today 104 is on the HHD-MIA service whilst 110 is on CTR-LIV.
197048 noted moving in Crewe CS this afternoon just as the barrier hopers returning to Basford Hall which may or may not have been connected.
197112 is in service on Chester to Lime Street today.
197016 is on the Chester to Lime Street service this morning. First time here.
197047/48 have been accepted for service
197111 was on the Chester to Lime Street service yesterday. I think it is its first time in Lime Street.
197014 was in service on the Airport to North Wales services. Today it is booked for the 0805 Holyhead to Cardiff service with 197019.