Has South West trains done its job of warning commuters, a little too well?
In the lead-up to major reconstructions works at Waterloo station, the twittersphere, was reacting like this:
General mood on the South West Trains network this evening #waterlooupgrade pic.twitter.com/zJGlaIxGI8
— Emily Jane (@emjric) August 4, 2017
Day 1 of the #WaterlooUpgrade ... I am definitely screwed for the next 3 weeks... @SW_Trains @TfLRail pic.twitter.com/t0R4tc7MEM
— Louise Grace (@LoPo999) August 5, 2017
However, some rail passengers heading in and out of Waterloo station today, found themselves treated to fewer crowds than usual, a selection of seats, and even trains that arrived ahead of time.
Bit aprenshive about travelling from Richmond to Waterloo this morning but looks like everyone else is working from home #waterlooupgrade pic.twitter.com/uEOgHZme8U
— Suzyb (@suzyb008) August 7, 2017
#waterloo GUILDFORD to london train this morning, there are seats x pic.twitter.com/CLTZ9pgw8t
— never be dull (@neverbedull) August 7, 2017
Phew, train from Waterloo a bit less busy so this guy gets his own seat. Well, seats. #MacTakeover pic.twitter.com/FobBDwOh4Z
— Rosie Downes (@rosannadownes) July 13, 2017
Had to wait a whole 30 seconds to get on my direct train to #waterloo and had my pick of 31 seats in my carriage. #waterlooupgrade
— Claire Holt (@ClaireRamus) August 7, 2017
Pictures of an empty looking Waterloo station have also surfaced, although it's unclear if ones like this were actually taken during rush hour:
It's packed. #Crazy. #Chaos #waterlooupgrade #Waterloo
— Stephen Hines (@hines_stephen) August 7, 2017
Actually quiet, calm and well organised. But no #icecream! pic.twitter.com/E4NdRr08v6
Did everyone just decide to work from home, or take a holiday?
Of course, articles like this may steel commuters to go for their train tomorrow, sparking the predicted chaos after all. If that's the case, we apologise in advance.
Featured image: chutney bannister
