Virginian rail station marks 10th anniversary of fire with renovation plans Evan Jones January 27, 2011 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Sen. Jim Webb still undecided about 2012Next: “Maroon Money” injects green into Salem economy 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