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.
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
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...
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.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:04:45 GMT
Sheriff Kevin Hall says after 24-year old Ashley Rodriguez didn't show up for work Monday morning they did a welfare check and talked to her husband, Manuel Rodriguez a couple times.
Visitation and funeral for Ashley Kimberlin Rodriguez also set
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:05:18 GMT
He moved from his native China to the United States two years ago to work on bettering his golf game. All he's done since...is make it through US Open Sectional local at the age of 15, and winning
The National and International fields at the Scott Robertson were on display this weekend.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:06 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:06:53 GMT
A Blacksburg entrepreneur is getting some national recognition for an app he created. Bob Summers won the 'Microsoft Startup Challenge' against 200 other companies for his app KinectHealth. "Many moms
Bob Summers shows us you don't need to be at the gym to sweat. He created the app KinectHealth, which let's you choose from work outs like zumba or yoga.
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
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:00:29 GMT
As the summer vacation season gets underway, you don't have to go to an exotic location to make lasting memories with your friends and family. All this week WSLS 10 is highlighting some of the unique
As the summer vacation season gets underway, you don't have to go to an exotic location to make lasting memories with your friends and family. All this week WSLS 10 is highlighting some of the unique places you can visit right in your backyard -- including Natural Bridge.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:38 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:38:00 GMT
When you think of a good place to eat lunch chances are the Crossroads Mall area doesn't come to mind. But within the last six months that stretch of Hershberger Road has added two popular chains, Cookout
With the help of national chains like Cookout and Steak'n Shake, the Crossroads Mall area is getting popular again.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:09:22 GMT
Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley will continue its mission with a twist starting today. Instead of doing its usual build of homes for low income families, the organization will do what it
Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley will continue its mission with a twist starting today.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:04 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:04:39 GMT
The Jodi Arias is expected to finally take the stand today as defense lawyers say she will be the only witness they put on. This after the judge denied their request for a retrial. State and local emergency
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
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.
