The N&W also operated the Birmingham–Washington Birmingham Special (unnamed after February 1970 and cut back to Bristol in August 1970), the New Orleans-Washington Pelican (discontinued, 1970) and the Memphis-bound Tennessean.

[4] The Hilltopper was discontinued on October 1, 1979, ending rail service to Bedford for the second time.

The town of Bedford requested an intermediate station stop, but this was denied because of low projected ridership.

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation estimated ridership at a restored Bedford station at 10,050 new riders per year (28 per day).

[2] In October 2024, the town was awarded a $1.5 million federal grant to build for project development.