Union Pacific International Railroad Bridge (Eagle Pass–Piedras Negras)
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Image showing the Union Pacific International Railroad Bridge from Piedras Negras and showing Camino Real International Bridge on the background
The Union Pacific International Railroad Bridge is the only railway international bridge that crosses the U.S.-Mexico border between the cities of Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Coahuila. The U.S. portion is owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad, with BNSF Railway having trackage rights. The Mexican portion is owned by the Mexican federal government, with operation concessioned to Ferromex. It is also known as the Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras International Railway Bridge. The bridge is the second busiest international rail crossing between the U.S. and Mexico.[1]
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- ^ Port of Eagle Pass International Bridge Crossings Archived June 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
Coordinates: 28°41′47″N 100°30′37″W / 28.69639°N 100.51028°W
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- International bridges in Texas
- International bridges in Coahuila
- Buildings and structures in Maverick County, Texas
- Railroad bridges in Texas
- Railway bridges in Mexico
- Union Pacific Railroad bridges
- Southern Pacific Railroad
- Transportation in Maverick County, Texas
- Metal bridges in the United States
- Truss bridges in the United States
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