Man hit by train still in critical condition

Police and investigators at the scene, where a pedestrian was struck by a train at the controlled intersection between Porters Ave and New North Rd in Mt Eden. Photo / Brett Phibbs

A man believed to have been listening to his iPod when he was struck by a passenger train continues to fight for his life in Auckland Hospital.

The 27-year-old was rushed to hospital after he was hit while crossing the tracks at the Porters Ave level crossing in Mt Eden yesterday morning.

Today he remained in a critical but stable condition.

Police said the man was believed to have been listening to an iPod and ignored the barrier arms when he crossed the tracks.

Two trains were passing at the time, a westbound freight train and a citybound passenger service.

"The pedestrian thought once the freight train had driven past it was okay to cross, but unfortunately there was also a passenger train heading into the city,'' Senior Sergeant Junior Abraham said.