On Nov 15, 1:49*am, CJB wrote:
Has anyone noticed how confident tourists are on the Underground? They
disembark from a train and immediately head for the exit from the
platform indicated by an illuminated 'Way Out' sign - because that's
what they've learnt to do. However taking the official 'Way Out' often
ends up with them having to double back to get to the bottom of the
nearest stairs or escalator. This is quite amusing to watch especially
when they realise that if they had followed the regulars they could
have saved some time and energy. The north bound Bakerloo platform at
Paddington is a prime example; as is also the north bound platform of
the Circle / District lines. CJB.

The same thing happens at Kings Cross with the exit from the Victoria
line. The signposts for the National Rail stations at Kings Cross and
St Pancras direct passengers to exit via the Northern ticket hall.
This route is much longer than the exit via the old tube ticket hall.