Just noticed there is a Cardiff to Portsmouth thread, so could the mods move this to there? Apols for that. Would be interested in hearing if others have found this issue annoying.
Yes I've noticed it and I can imagine that for those of limited mobility for any reason (not just disability, but pushchairs, large suitcases etc) it would be annoying. I'm sure people walk down because unless you are absolutely sure then you wouldn't want to chance it and watch the train depart without you.
Exactly. You stand there watching the time going down, and with a minute or two before the train is due to depart you finally crack and walk down, more in panic now, and try to get on. That is precisely what several people did yesterday.