On 2017-03-26 08:36:53 +0000, Roland Perry said:

No "need", but the design is such that people get swept along in that
direction with the others. The immediate u-turn is completely
counter-intuitive.

It's amazing how much of an effect that has. At some Euston platforms
the best chance of a seat is at the rear of the train as to get back to
it you have to double back from the barrier. Only a coach length, but
it's enough to "hide" it.

Neil
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