Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge
Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29°32′35″N 104°22′40″W / 29.54306°N 104.37778°W |
| Crosses | Rio Grande (Río Bravo) |
| Locale | Presidio, Texas Ojinaga, Chihuahua |
| Other name(s) | Presidio Rail Bridge Puente Ferro Carril Ojinaga |
| Preceded by | Ojinaga–Presidio International Bridge |
| Followed by | La Linda International Bridge (closed) |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 795 ft. (242 m) |
| Width | 21 ft. (6.5 m) |
| Rail characteristics | |
| No. of tracks | 1 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge | |
The Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge (also known as the Presidio Rail Bridge) is an international railway bridge that crosses the Rio Grande (Río Bravo) between the cities of Presidio, Texas, US, and Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico on the United States-Mexico border. It is currently under repair.
History
The Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge has been out of service following fire damage on 29 February 2008. Reconstruction started in 2018.[1] Reopening to cross-border rail service is expected to begin after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) station has been installed.[2] The current date that the bridge can be brought back in use is expected to be the summer of 2025. This is due to the desire for a facility to x-ray train cars to intercept contraband.[3]
Ownership
It is owned by the Mexican government and Texas Department of Transportation. It is privately operated under a lease by Ferromex subsidiary Texas Pacifico Transportation.[4]
See also
- List of crossings of the Rio Grande
- Presidio–Ojinaga International Bridge the road bridge that lies nearby
- List of international bridges in North America
References
- ^ Wanek-Libman, Mischa (October 23, 2018). "Groundbreaking ceremony held for Presidio International Rail Bridge". RT&S. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ "Big step forward for restarting international trains across the Rio Grande at Presidio TX". Texas Rail Advocates. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ Big Bend Sentinel:11/29/2023:News:Sam Karas:Delayed Presidio International Rail Bridge Project to chug into 2025.
- ^ "South Orient Rail Line". TxDOT. Retrieved September 9, 2019.