"country mile" meaning in English

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          "text": "But the passengers we spoke to seemed very happy with the trains - and yes, they are an improvement on the Class 170 by a country mile.",
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        "A long way, a great distance."
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        "(informal, idiomatic) A long way, a great distance."
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