Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge

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.

Presidio–Ojinaga International Rail Bridge
Coordinates29°32′35″N 104°22′40″W / 29.54306°N 104.37778°W / 29.54306; -104.37778
CrossesRio Grande (Río Bravo)
LocalePresidio, Texas
Ojinaga, Chihuahua
Other name(s)Presidio Rail Bridge
Puente Ferro Carril Ojinaga
Rail characteristics
No. of tracks1
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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]

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References

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  1. ^ "South Orient Rail Line". TxDOT. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  2. ^ Wanek-Libman, Mischa (23 October 2018). "Groundbreaking ceremony held for Presidio International Rail Bridge". RT&S. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Big step forward for restarting international trains across the Rio Grande at Presidio TX". Texas Rail Advocates. Oct 21, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.