Bristol mayor meets in Roanoke on train service Gene Marrano June 30, 2014 1 minute 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 Rep. Ben Cline Launches Statewide Grassroots Effort to Defeat Redistricting Referendum Clark Palmer March 5, 2026 0 Does the Roanoke arts and culture scene Pop! for you? Check it out this weekend Gene Marrano March 4, 2026 0 9 to 5 opens at MMT, two more plays coming to the area next week and the RSO presents Shostakovich’s Fifth – A Symphony of Change Gene Marrano March 4, 2026 0
