VT Professor talks important conversations surrounding train derailment Emma Thomas March 3, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Professor Gabriel Isaacman-VanWertz A Virginia Tech Professor weighs in on the Ohio train derailment, and the conversations it brings up. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Youngkin poll numbers are upNext: Amazon pauses construction on 2nd HQ in Virginia Related Stories Roanoke Democratic Delegate Sam Rasoul will not run for Congress this year Clark Palmer April 24, 2026 Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026