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Notice of Annual Shareholder Meeting

2020-08-24T19:15:21Z

Las Vegas, NV, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Las Vegas Xpress, Inc. (OTC Pink: LVXI) cordially invites its shareholders to attend the annual meeting of stockholders (the ��Annual Meeting��) of Las Vegas Xpress, Inc. (the ��Company��) to be held at 1:30 P.M., Pacific Time, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and the related protocols implemented by federal, state, and local governments, the Annual Meeting will be held virtually via video conference. Please email david.hahn@geocommand.com with your name and email address to receive an invite. All shareholders of record as of July 22, 2020 are welcome to attend. There will be a meet and greet and you will hear from the new members of the Board of Directors, our Chief Technology Officer and our Director of Sales and Marketing. We will also have a Q&A session. All questions must be sent to our compliance officer at joe.cosio-barron@geocommand.com prior to the call. Questions will be answered by management during the Annual Meeting provided they are within the rules and regulations governed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

��Thirty Along the Verde��?Verde Canyon Railroad Celebrates Another Momentous Milestone

2020-06-11T19:38:34Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz. , June 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Arizona��s longest-running nature show,�� Verde Canyon Railroad, has long-been an Arizona Treasure, a destination-driver for the entire Verde Valley, and a wellspring of memories for well-over two million passengers who have enjoyed the scenic adventure aboard this historic line since the inaugural run on Friday, November 23, 1990. In November 2020, the Railroad celebrates the 30th anniversary of its beloved ��Wilderness Route�� which takes passengers across a scenic ribbon of rail running between stunning high-desert red-rock pinnacles and a rare riparian venue along the famous Verde River.

Starlight Illuminates and Grapes Accentuate Summer Nights?Aboard Verde Canyon Railroad

2020-06-08T12:00:00Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., June 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde Canyon Railroad is back on track and reopening July 1^st. Arizona��s state flag was inspired by the sun��s red and golden rays dancing across the horizon in symphony with the desert air, bathing everything in a deep sunset glow. Verde Canyon Railroad��s popular Starlight adventure, one summer Saturday each month, brings passengers into a red rock wilderness at this bewitching golden hour. The colorful aerial infusion continues as the spectacular tones of twilight and starlight accentuate this wild Southwestern canyon in lunar reflection.

A Valentine State of Mind:?Chocolate Lovers�� Special aboard VERDE CANYON RAILROAD

2020-01-16T17:55:11Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valentine��s Day is a confectionery complexity, full of sweet flavors and rich history. The legend of Cupid��s bow and arrow dates back to ancient Greek and Roman mythology �� The human love affair with chocolate began with the Mayan culture of 600 B.C. �� Arizona��s own unique history added one more special twist to the lovers' holiday by becoming the 48^th State on Valentine��s Day, 1912. Verde Canyon Railroad��s Chocolate Lovers�� Special, February 13, 14 and 15^,2020, is the perfect way to celebrate these sweet and sentimental Valentine elements.?

Vossloh Opens New Concrete Rail Tie Plant in British Columbia

2019-08-28T16:16:39Z

Monte Lake Rail Products Facility to Service Canada��s Class 1, Transit and Industrial Markets

Monte Lake Rail Products Facility to Service Canada��s Class 1, Transit and Industrial Markets

United Rail, Inc. Acquires Key Holidays and Key Tours International

2019-07-16T12:17:22Z

Company adds established branded passenger excursion line to growing portfolio of shortline railroads

It��s The Magical Christmas Journey? at Verde Canyon Railroad!

2019-07-15T12:00:00Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., July 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When one thinks of favorite childhood Christmas memories, what comes to mind? Vibrant twinkling lights ... dreams about Rudolph and elves �� Christmas carols that you��ve memorized by heart �� a beloved holiday tale about a princess and an eagle that you want to read over and over again �� a train ride to the North Pole �� a gift straight from Santa himself? Verde Canyon Railroad will wrap all these recollections up with a great big red bow and put a Christmas smile on children��s faces all year long.

Tickets are on Sale NOW for Texas�� Authentic THE POLAR EXPRESS? 2019 Train Ride at Texas State Railroad

2019-07-15T10:00:00Z

PALESTINE, Texas, July 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tickets are on sale now for the 2019 season of THE POLAR EXPRESS? at Texas State Railroad.? The first POLAR EXPRESS? of the season heads to the North Pole on Friday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices start as low as $20 per child, depending on the date and time of departure.

The Art of Beer: Verde Canyon Railroad��s Ales on Rails

2019-06-27T12:00:00Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., June 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today beer is so much more than the ��suds�� of your grand-dad��s day. The drinking of ale has been elevated to an art form, on par with wine for its regional origin, hints and notes; a bonding experience for the legion of aficionados who hold their beer to a higher standard. Verde Canyon Railroad��s Ales on Rails is a great big shout-out to Arizona craft beers, as well as to the Canyon��s beautiful autumn sipping weather to complement these local flavors.? ?

United Rail, Inc. Engages Peakstone to Raise Capital

2019-06-17T12:00:00Z

Investment Bank's Efforts to Support Company��s Acquisition Program

Summer Outside the City at Verde Canyon Railroad

2019-06-10T12:00:00Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., June 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fireworks may be noisy good fun but they can��t beat the peaceful glow of the Milky Way filling the clear skies above Arizona��s remote high desert wilderness. Where better to experience the summertime than aboard Verde Canyon Railroad? Summer is the season to escape the noise and hubbub of city life for the cool curves of the Railroad through one of Arizona��s most scenic inner canyons.

United Rail, Inc. Launches Las Vegas Xpress Rail Project

2019-06-05T12:00:00Z

Iconic Passenger Rail Project Connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas

Date Night at Texas State Railroad: Celebrate Romance on the Rails with Wines and Pints in the Pines

2019-05-22T12:00:00Z

RUSK, Texas and PALESTINE, Texas, May 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Piney Woods come alive under luminous summer moon glow aboard Texas State Railroad��s popular evening trains. On select Friday evenings in June, July and August, lovebirds can put a new spin on ��date night�� aboard comfortably appointed vintage train cars, surrounded by a beautiful night forest. Departing the Palestine depot at 6pm, Texas State Railroad��s evening excursions travel through the sunset into twilight, returning by 9pm through the romance of twinkling stars.

United Rail, Inc. Appoints Daniel R. Elliott to Board of Directors

2019-04-25T17:09:41Z

Former Chairman of U.S Surface Transportation Board (STB)and Experienced Litigator?

Grape Train Escape Uncorked at Verde Canyon Railroad

2019-04-22T11:00:00Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., April 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde Canyon Railroad has long been a venue for viticulture appreciation. Since 1990, train passengers have enjoyed raising a toast to the Arizona wilderness from well-appointed rail cars which harken back to a time when relaxing travel by train was recognized as a hallmark of sophistication. In 2002, raising that toast became a highly-requested event called the Grape Train Escape. Now in its 17th year, this celebration of fine grape blends has spanned the planet �C Italian, Chilean, Australian, African, Spanish, German and French wines have pleased the palates of thousands of awe-inspired train passengers.

United Rail, Inc. to Attend 2019 American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Connections Convention and Expo

2019-04-02T14:43:54Z

LAS VEGAS, NV, April 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- United Rail, Inc. (OTCPK: URAL), a short line railroad consolidator and owner of the SmartRail brand for electronic Precision Railroading and brand licensor, today announced that it will attend the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Connections Convention and Expo, Saturday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 9 at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.

United Rail Inc. Acquires X Wine Railroad Excursion From Las Vegas Xpress Inc.

2019-03-20T12:00:00Z

LAS VEGAS, NV, March 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- United Rail, Inc. (OTCPK: URAL), a short line railroad consolidator and owner of the SmartRail brand for electronic Precision Railroading and brand licensor, today announced that it has acquired the X Wine Railroad excursion train from Las Vegas Xpress Inc. for $500,000.

United Rail, Inc. Acquires New England Southern Railway

2019-02-25T13:00:00Z

LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE �C United Rail, Inc. (OTCPK: URAL) , a short line railroad consolidator and owner of the SmartRail brand for electronic Precision Railroading and brand licensor, today announced that it has acquired the New England Southern Railroad, a freight short line railroad, located in Concord, New Hampshire.

The Traveling Sisterhood of the Train-Riding Bald Eagles

2019-02-14T09:00:00Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde Canyon Railroad once declared Liberty Wildlife��s Sonora ��the only train-riding bald eagle in the world.�� This 13-year-old raptor, a resident of the Wildlife Rescue��s educational program, has been riding the train every month since July 2010. Permanently injured as an eaglet when her nest was attacked by Africanized bees, Sonora was not able to be released back into the wild. Consequently, she became one of Liberty Wildlife��s full-time residents.

Let Your Love Soar Aboard Verde Canyon Railroad��s?Chocolate Lovers�� Special

2019-01-07T08:00:00Z

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., Jan. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big, wild Arizona views? Check. Cozy romantic seating perfect for snuggling? Check. Delicious beverages to suit all tastes? Check. Mated bald eagles soaring overhead? You bet. What could make Valentine��s Day even better? Perhaps something sweet �� and lots of it. Let��s start with flowing fountains of chocolate, filling a vintage train car with a heavenly scent synonymous with love. Verde Canyon Railroad��s popular Chocolate Lover��s Special whisks lovebirds away on a journey of the senses, February 14, 15 and 16, 2019.?