Work on culvert under new Roanoke train platform begins Gene Marrano February 5, 2015 1 minute read The heavy lifting to prepare for Roanoke’s Amtrak station due here in 20-17 is underway … as an underground culvert is fortified to support the weight of passenger trains … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Va. Senate approves proposed constitutional amendment on charter schoolsNext: Roanoke County police make meth arrest at home of suspected lab Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026