A MAN is recovering in hospital in a 'critical but stable condition' after being hit by a train.

Police officers were called to Goodmayes station at 6.55am yesterday after reports of a person being struck by a train.

The ambulance service also attended and a man was taken to hospital.

His family has been informed.

The man remains in hospital, his condition is now described as being critical but stable.

This incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Greater Anglia services were delayed due to the incident.