Norfolk Southern announced plans to layoff 140 from its Roanoke Terminal hump yard.
In a news release, the company said its volume of traffic at the yard has decreased by 30 percent since 2006.
Most of the workers laid off inspect and repair railcars, according to the press release.
A spokesman for Norfolk Southern tells WSLS the company does plan to hire around 1,000 people this year, and will offer those positions first to those affected by this situation and furloughed employees.
WSLS did speak with union groups involved, they did not want to comment at this time.
Norfolk Southern employs 1,870 in the Roanoke area, the news release said.
Judging by the expressions and reactions of people who walked into the science and cultural mecca on Saturday, the $27 million renovation is getting good reviews
Monday, May 20 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:06:06 GMT
Roanoke police are examining a potential DNA link to a cold case murder from 2005, WSLS 10 has confirmed. On August 16, 2005, police found Jamie Penn, 23, dead of gunshot wounds in his SUV. It was parked
On August 16, 2005, police found Jamie Penn, 23, dead of gunshot wounds in his SUV
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:58:46 GMT
(AP) - Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia, officials said Sunday. The accident happened off the coast of Virginia Beach
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia, officials said Sunday.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:24:06 GMT
Former Virginia state trooper Matt Brannock said he used to take only a step toward recovery each day after Jonathan Agee shot him twice on Memorial Day 2011. But after Agee's sentencing hearing, and
Former Virginia state trooper Matt Brannock said he used to take only a step toward recovery each day after Jonathan Agee shot him twice on Memorial Day 2011. But after Agee's sentencing hearing, and
Monday, May 20 2013 6:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:11:05 GMT
After deciding to hold off on voting itself a pay raise, Roanoke City Council is asking for your opinion during a public hearing tonight. WSLS 10 is taking a closer look at the raise city council is asking
Roanoke City Council will hold a public hearing tonight to discuss council pay raises.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:36:58 GMT
The Concord, Virginia (on border of Campbell and Appomattix Counties) based relief organization Gleaning For The World (GFTW) says it is loading supplies onto tractor trailers tonight (Monday), to be sent
Items needed include bottled water, and baby care supplies
Monday, May 20 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:47:07 GMT
Roanoke City Councilman Sherman Lea says proposing a pay raise for council members and the mayor is an awkward situation for them. The proposal currently on the table would increase council's salary by
Roanoke City Councilman Sherman Lea says proposing a pay raise for council members and the mayor is an awkward situation for them. The proposal currently on the table would increase council's salary by 28 percent. However council members are the only ones that can propose a pay raise; a request that hasn't been made in 10 years says Lea.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:07:43 GMT
HANK KURZ Jr.AP Sports Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says the Washington Redskins' training facility is "on schedule and on time" and will be completed before July 25, when
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says the Washington Redskins' training facility is "on schedule and on time" and will be completed before July 25, when the team opens training camp
Monday, May 20 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:11:42 GMT
Danville based God's Pit Crew says its volunteers delivered 120,000 pounds of relief supplies to the Granbury, Texas are over the weekend.The region of North Texas was hit hard by tornadoes this past Wednesday.The
Danville based God's Pit Crew says its volunteers delivered 120,000 pounds of relief supplies to the Granbury, Texas are over the weekend
Monday, May 20 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:18:11 GMT
Thanks to the help of the community "Shotgun," the horse rescued and taken to the "Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue Mission" in Hardy is making a come back. We've been telling you about his progress. However,
Most of horses are seven years old and they are extremely underweight and malnourished.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:14:25 GMT
The number of people using seat belts in Virginia is almost 10% lower than the national average. That's why local law enforcement from across our area are joining the national *Click It or Ticket* seat
The number of people using seat belts in Virginia is almost 10% lower than the national average. That's why local law enforcement from across our area are joining the national *Click It or Ticket* seat belt campaign.
