A bit OT but:
Yesterday's 10:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly was cancelled due to "driver sickness". Unfortunate, as I had just sat down on the train when the announcement was made.
A bit of a blessing in disguise though, as I was directed to the new(ish) 11:24 Chester to Leeds service. This proved to be a very good alternative, quicker with less calling points (3 vs 7). Meant getting off at Manchester Victoria though, which was no biggy for me.
Got the same service back to Chester (18:07 from Victoria).
Guard said there were new trains on order for this service.