Group hopes to help bring train service to New River Valley Gene Marrano April 15, 2015 1 minute read GoRail locomotive(Norfolk Southern Twitter) A newly-formed group called “New River Valley Rail 20-20” will gauge interest in extending passenger rail service from Roanoke … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: How to get people to respond to your survey: how about Alan Jackson tickets?Next: Historian considers Lincoln’s legacy Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026