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WJHL – March 16, 2023 | By Clarice Scheele BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Bringing railroad transportation back to Bristol, Virginia is something the community has been working on for years, and city leaders say it’s rooted in their history. “It was the place in Bristol that...

WCYB – March 16, 2023 | By Ashley Hoak BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — The iconic Bristol Train Station downtown, is often used for community events and more. But soon, the platform could be full of passengers going to and from town, just as they did in the past....

WJHL – March 14, 2023 | By Slater Teague BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Federal Rail Administration has approved Virginia’s statewide rail plan, which includes Bristol, according to a local lawmaker. Sen. Todd Pillion said the Commonwealth’s plan includes an effort to...

Bristol Herald Courier – March 13, 2023 | By David McGee The Federal Rail Administration has approved Virginia’s latest Statewide Rail Plan which includes an effort to secure federal funding to expand passenger service to and through Bristol. The Virginia Department...

WDBJ – Jan. 12, 2023 | By Joe Dashiell RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia’s Amtrak ridership continues to exceed expectations. And with additional service now in the works for western Virginia, state rail officials are beginning to look at what comes next. The director...

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Beth Rhinehart, Bristol Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, participate in a question-and-answer session with submitted questions by members attending the event Wednesday morning. Emily Ball Bristol, Herald Courier Bristol Herald...

The package includes $66 billion for rail, with Amtrak unveiling plans for a line running from Atlanta through Chattanooga to Nashville. By Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout February 22, 2022 Buoyed by a shot at federal funds, lawmakers are putting together a...