More than 400 people had an accident on an escalator at the 17 busiest train stations managed by Network Rail this year - but the number of people hurt is down by at least 20%.
The main causes remain the same - trying to carry heavy luggage, wearing high heels, and being under the influence of alcohol.
To reduce the number of incidents this Christmas, a video and poster campaign has been launched by Network Rail to raise awareness of the dangers.
Alcohol was one of the main causes of accidents last year Accidents caught on CCTV at major stations including Birmingham, Paddington, Leeds and Edinburgh have been uploaded to YouTube to highlight the dangers.
Robin Gisby, Network Rail's managing director of network operations, said: "Stations are increasingly busy places but the majority of slips and falls we see could still be avoided.
"We often see people struggling with several pieces of luggage on escalators when the lift would be easier for them.
Taking a little extra care could make for an uneventful escalator ride "It might sound obvious, but simply holding the handrail can be the difference between an uneventful escalator ride and a bump and bruise - or worse.
"We hope the new campaign will act as a friendly reminder to take a little extra care when you're travelling during this busy festive period."
Ian Prosser, director of railway safety at the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR), said: "This is a timely reminder that a seasonal mix of alcohol, presents, luggage and in some cases high heels can leave rail users more prone to injuries over the festive period."
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