A new train, which will cut journey times from Exeter to London Paddington, has arrived in Britain after being built in Japan.
Great Western railway's introducing new trains to connect Devon and Cornwall with the capital.
The first train has just arrived in Southampton from the far east and will be tested this summer.
They have more seats, will run more regularly and cut journey times - as well as coping with the weather conditions at Dawlish.
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