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Avanti

American  
[uh-vuhn-tee] / əˈvʌn ti /

noun

  1. Kingdom of, an ancient Aryan kingdom of W central India, with its capital near modern Ujjain; flourished in the 6th–4th centuries b.c.

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But just over 24 hours later a ORR spokesperson said after listening to feedback it would give Network Rail and Avanti permission to continue running the service with passengers.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

The ORR said Avanti was previously given the right to run this service from May 2025 for the duration of one timetable period only.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

An Avanti West Coast spokesperson said they were "disappointed" with the decision, which would "clearly impact those customers who already use these services".

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

It will, instead, ferry Avanti staff from Manchester to London when the new timetable launches on 15 December.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

He put himself at their head, crying, "Avanti!"

From Nostromo, a Tale of the Seaboard by Conrad, Joseph

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