Virginian rail station marks 10th anniversary of fire with renovation plans Evan Jones January 27, 2011 1 min read A Roanoke landmark is marking an unhappy anniversary this weekend. It has been ten years since fire heavily damaged the Virginian Railway Passenger Station. But as News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, restoration work should begin this year. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Sen. Jim Webb still undecided about 2012Next: “Maroon Money” injects green into Salem economy Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025