Lynchburg, VA -On Wednesday, the historic 611 train made a stop in Lynchburg on its way to Manassas. The steam-powered train is one of fourteen that were built in Roanoke in 1950, but has sat dormant for more than 20 years. Now restored to its former glory, the 611 is gathering quite a crowd wherever […]
The News & Advance Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today a signed agreement between the state and Norfolk Southern Corporation to make infrastructure improvements necessary to extend Amtrak passenger rail service from Lynchburg to Roanoke. Rail service into Roanoke is fully funded in Virginia’s six-year transportation plan, but officials were studying what work, such as adding […]
