For many Bradfordians embarking on their holidays by train, Leeds Station will be among the first stops on the itinerary.

And when you're rushing to catch a connecting train, it can be tempting to ignore the warnings not to take your luggage on the station's escalatory.

But doing so can prove a painful mistake, as this video released today by Network Rail shows.

The shocking footage was captured at Leeds station and has been released to warn travellers of the dangers of taking luggage on escalators and to encourage them to use the lifts provided.

Last year at Leeds station, there were 28 accidents where members of the public were injured due to struggling with luggage; an increase of over 25% on the previous year. In addition, 12 of these incidents required first aid.

Vinny Burke, Leeds station manager for Network Rail, said: “We know that lots of people will be using Leeds station to start their holiday and we want everyone who passes through our station to get off to a good start.  

“Time and time again, we see passengers taking multiple items of luggage on the escalators rather than using the lifts which are provided. The lifts are there to keep you safe and stop you having an accident, as seen in the CCTV.

“Some of the falls are incredibly nasty and all of them are completely preventable. We hate to see members of the public injured and we have had cases where people have had to cancel their journeys due to the injuries they have received. We are urging passengers to allow extra time for their journey and to use the lifts provided.”