Bedford station (Virginia)

Bedford station was an intercity rail station located in Bedford, Virginia. It was served by Norfolk and Western Railway passenger trains until 1971. It was later served by Amtrak's Mountaineer from 1975 to 1977, then the Hilltopper until 1979. The station building remains extant and is used as a restaurant.

Bedford, VA
Former Norfolk and Western Railway and Amtrak station
The Mountaineer at Bedford in March 1975
General information
Location515 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, Virginia
Coordinates37°20′13.75″N 79°31′39.43″W
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks2
History
OpenedMarch 24, 1975
ClosedApril 30, 1971
October 1, 1979
Former services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
Roanoke
toward Tri-State
 Hilltopper Lynchburg (Woodall Road)
toward Boston South
Roanoke
toward Chicago
 Mountaineer Lynchburg (Woodall Road)
toward Norfolk
Preceding station Norfolk and Western Railway Following station
Thaxton
toward Cincinnati
 Main Line Forest
toward Norfolk
Future services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
Roanoke
toward Christiansburg
 Northeast Regional Lynchburg
toward Boston South or Springfield
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