Footage released on Monday show people falling off platforms, running in front of trains, tripping while trying to get on before the doors close and even hanging onto the front of a train.

Transport Minister Andrew Constance released the video during Rail Safety Week to highlight the risks people take - intentionally or accidentally - around trains and platforms.

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"It's really concerning to see people getting hurt and risking their lives to chase social media likes," Mr Constance said.

"We've seen 2689 incidents of trespassing in the last 12 months, many of them reckless acts for selfie stunts.

"We've also seen 1925 incidents of slips, trips and falls around stations.

"These numbers are far too high, even one is too many."

Mr Constance said some incidents, such as people sliding down handrails and spraining their ankles, or falling over while looking at their phones could be avoided with just a bit of common sense.

Sydney Trains Acting Chief Executive Suzanne Holden said some of the antic - like people rushing across tracks and trying to scramble up onto the platform - carried with them a serious risk.

"It is easy to forget how dangerous trains and stations can be if you are distracted or in a hurry, trains travel at speeds of more than 100km/h, they are surprisingly quiet and take a significant distance to stop," Ms Holden said.

"The best way to stay safe is to stay behind the yellow line, listen to our station staff and follow the safety rules."

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