I don't class it as a 'lie' to quietly favour crowds flowing in a safe manner over the quickest route. They are the experts in what is safe for peak crowds, not some bloggers.
Of course I regard it a 'lie' that the platform crowding at places like Bank is very safe at all.
Calling it a "lie" is effective headline writing.
I responded to the comment and the 'lie' title
Besides, watch videos and stuff at work on a phone over your own data connection.
I do understand your main point but it's by no means the "quickest" route. Following the signs tends to spread people out. Even at busy times, it's still quicker to take the shorter route out, despite the extra crowding. Regular commuters already know this.
This is a good example of the conflict between individuals who want to get between points A and B as quickly as possible and the station that wants manageable flows without crowding.
> I don't class it as a 'lie' to quietly favour "crowds flowing in a safe manner" over "the quickest route".
It's a well-formed statement, not a dangling comparative.