Norfolk Southern plans intermodal yard in Elliston, Va.
Norfolk Southern is facing community opposition to a proposed intermodal freight terminal in Elliston, near Roanoke, Va.
The railroad discussed plans for the multimillion-dollar terminal at the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting Monday night, but faced a meeting room filled largely with residents who oppose the NS plans, reported WBDJ, a local television station.
The station said Norfolk Southern representatives explained after looking at seven different sites, the Elliston-LaFayette area was a prime location for developing an intermodal shipping yard. The project would involve paving 27 acres of the 67 acres.