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 | |
The Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge (also known as the Presidio Rail Bridge or the Puente Ferro Carril Ojinaga) is an international bridge that crosses the Rio Grande (Río Bravo) between the cities of Presidio, Texas, and Ojinaga, Chihuahua, on the United States-Mexico border.
It is owned by the Mexican government and the state of Texas Department of Transportation. It is privately operated under a lease by Ferromex subsidiary Texas Pacifico Transportation.[1]
The Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge has been out of service following fire damage on 29 February 2008. Reconstruction started in 2018.[2] Reopening to cross-border rail service is expected to begin after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) station has been installed.[3] 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.[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
- ^ "South Orient Rail Line". TxDOT. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ 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.