Why is it called Avanti?


Why is it called Avanti? Soon after, the name was changed to Avanti's, which means “forward” in Italian.


Is Avanti made in USA?

To this day, we continue to domestically manufacture all Avanti and A*Press greeting cards. We're proud to contribute our share of jobs to the American work force.


What is the problem with Avanti West Coast?

Avanti West Coast reduced its timetable in August 2022 - citing unofficial strike action from its employees. In that month, cancellations were as high as 25%.


Did Avanti buy Virgin?

Who owns Avanti West Coast? In 2019, Avanti West Coast took over operations from Virgin Trains, which had run the franchise since 1997. It is owned by First Trenitalia - a joint venture between FirstGroup (70% stake) and Trenitalia - Italy's primary train operator (30%).


Which country owns Avanti?

Avanti West Coast is a train operating company in the United Kingdom owned by FirstGroup (70%) and Trenitalia (30%) that operates the West Coast Partnership.