@Arkady (and everyone) ... any updates on dates for the barriers at FP going live? Also, what happens with the spiral staircases - are these being barriered at the top or left open?
I don't think many people are perturbed about the (admittedly minor) increase to their journey time in terms of the extra walk to the other side of the station.
I think their worries – aside from the obvious safety concerns about the crowds …