Bristol mayor meets in Roanoke on train service Gene Marrano June 30, 2014 1 min read It took many years before the impending return of passenger train service to Roanoke became a reality … now Bristol, Virginia wants to piggyback on the expected 2017 launch. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Floyd motorcyclist killed: police say he tried to pass as pickup was turning leftNext: Time running out for $1 million lottery winner to claim prize Related Stories 1 min read Open Studios Roanoke tour, RSO’s Portraits of America and storytelling festival at Camp Bethel Gene Marrano April 23, 2025 2 min read Chip of the Roanoke Valley unveils renovated headquarters to expand services Ian Price April 22, 2025 1 min read A sign of life on a distant planet? Gene Marrano April 22, 2025