Two sets out today, but one missed working out of Lime Street as the 08:34 Birmingham to Liverpool was turned around at Crewe due to a staffing issue.
I notice the 350/4s have lost their 2+1 seating in the former first class area. I presume the replacement seats have been removed from other trains (e.g. the /2s) as they don't look newish. In contrast the refreshed standard class seating looks and feels nice - I think they may have more/better padding than initially.
I think their toilet doors and locks need some attention in general.
I also observed automated station announcements have been revised to say board the front 3 carriages for Winsford, Acton Bridge etc, rather than front 4. On the 730 I was on earlier the guard said the front door on the 4th carriage is the rearmost one that will be released.