In Switzerland they were and are trying hard to educate people: http://www.tageswoche.ch/images/cache/3264x2448/fit/images%7Ccms-image-000334098.jpg http://www

In Switzerland they were and are trying hard to educate people: http://www.tageswoche.ch/images/cache/3264x2448/fit/images%7Ccms-image-000334098.jpg http://www.tageswoche.ch/images/cache/3264x2448/fit/images%7... http://files.newsnetz.ch/story/1/7/5/17591954/35/topelement.jpg http://files.newsnetz.ch/story/1/7/5/17591954/35/topelement.... http://www.dicconbewes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_0527.jpg http://www.dicconbewes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_05... http://www.dicconbewes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Links-gehen-rechts-stehen-1024x729.jpg http://www.dicconbewes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Links-... Officially, the results were mixed. It often happens that someone is just unaware of the situation and blocks the whole escalator. But personally I think that it works really well, moreso during rush hour. I only have a couple of minutes to switch trains and always ask people in a friendly manner to let me pass and they always respond well. I think it's good to raise awareness.