Lawmaker would like more details on Freight Car America shutdown in Roanoke Gene Marrano November 14, 2019 1 min read US Senator Tim Kaine weighed in on the closing of the Freight Car America shop in Roanoke, where production has ended. He’s one of several lawmakers that is asking Freight Car America for answers, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Hokies, Cavs get ready for Saturday basketball tiltsNext: UPDATE: 2 dead in California school attack; gunman shoots self Related Stories 1 min read Melrose Plaza mural project gets underway Gene Marrano May 16, 2025 1 min read Local Office on Aging warns of cuts that may impact seniors Denise Membreno May 16, 2025 1 min read Owner of Martin’s Downtown urges Roanoke City leaders to reinvest in local independent restaurants Clark Palmer May 16, 2025