Work on culvert under new Roanoke train platform begins Gene Marrano February 5, 2015 1 min read The heavy lifting to prepare for Roanoke’s Amtrak station due here in 20-17 is underway … as an underground culvert is fortified to support the weight of passenger trains … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Va. Senate approves proposed constitutional amendment on charter schoolsNext: Roanoke County police make meth arrest at home of suspected lab Related Stories 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025