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: Post navigation 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 Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025