Bristol, Tennessee and Virginia: Amtrak impact would be felt regionwide

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BRISTOL, Tenn. — The impact of extending passenger rail service to the Twin City would be felt far beyond its borders.

That was the general message Tuesday to consultants developing an economic impact study of what Amtrak service might mean to this area and what this area might mean for Amtrak. The city, Bristol Chamber of Commerce and local rail coalition are working to extend service from Roanoke to the Twin City. Roanoke welcomed its first daily train last October.

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