A DRUNK woman getting off a train at a Yorkshire station staggers forward before collapsing onto the platform and rolling down the gap between the train and station.

The shocking CCTV footage filmed at Barnsley railway station, released by British Transport Police (BTP), is aimed at increasing people’s awareness of taking care of themselves over the party season and to help make sure revellers enjoy their celebrations – but safely.

The woman in the footage was recovered from the track very quickly and taken to hospital with cuts and bruises.

As a result, trains were delayed for 20 minutes.

Inspector Graham Bridges, of BTP, said: “This woman was lucky to only end up with a few minor injuries and, had it not been for the alertness of other passengers who helped her, we could have been dealing with potentially serious injuries.

“Over the Christmas and New Year period, we will have an increase of high-profile patrols by officers at stations to reassure rail staff and passengers and make them feel safe.

"We understand that at this time of year, with Christmas fast approaching, people will be out at parties and will be consuming alcohol.

"We certainly do not want to spoil this and would simply ask that anyone drinking alcohol does so responsibly. We want everyone to have an enjoyable time over Christmas and will be working with all our partners to make sure everyone can get to their office party or other event, and home again safely and equally as importantly, without hindrance from others.”

In light of this, the increased patrols will help to both reassure travellers and deter any anti-social behaviour.

Insp Bridges warned that officers would not hesitate to take action against anyone acting in a criminal or anti-social manner.