By Joan Tupponce, Virginia Business; January 2, 2018
Business groups and other organizations are trying to persuade the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to establish a small passenger rail stop in the town of Bedford.
Bedford sits almost halfway between the Lynchburg and Roanoke stations. Passenger rail returned to Roanoke on Oct. 31 after a 38-year hiatus.
“The stop would have an impact on the general community in terms of growth, business development and tourism,” says Susan Martin, president and CEO of the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. “It will help residents travel outside the area, and it will bring folks into the area.”
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