Trains were delayed between Exeter and London today after a woman sat on a railway sleeper on the main line between Penzance and Paddington.
Officers were called to a stretch of line at Westcott Junction, between Tiverton Parkway and Taunton, just after 1pm today.
A train travelling east between the two stations was brought to a halt by the driver before it hit the woman, who was said to be in a distressed state.
The woman has been removed by British Transport Police.
Delays of around 15 minutes were caused to some services but trains are now running normally on the line, a Network rail spokesman said.
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