BEDFORD -
A Bedford Amtrak train stop will not be considered and determined unnecessary to incorporate from the service between Lynchburg and Roanoke.
http://www.wsls.com/...-not-considered
AFIK, there is no public transit in Bedford or Bedford County. If the town wants to press for an Amtrak connection, it seems to me the best approach would be to arrange interurban service with Valley Metro, Roanoke's public transit operator. That way townspeople can have a car-free way to get to "the big city" and connect with Amtrak without going through the hassle of asking Amtrak for Thruway service.
Sloan