Group releases report for Bedford passenger train stop Ian Price November 25, 2015 1 minute read Previously the state denied allowing a passenger platform in Bedford, but after further research the Bedford/Franklin Regional Rail Initiative asked the town council last night for an Amtrak stop. More from WFIR’s Ian Price. Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginians feeling optimistic as holidays approachNext: Changes happening at Mill Mountain Zoo Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026