August 23, 2016 - Progressive Railroading -
Union Pacific Railroad has applied to the U.S. Department of State for a presidential permit that would allow the Class I to operate and maintain the Brownsville West Rail Bypass International Bridge on the U.S.-Mexico border.
The current permit to operate and maintain the bridge, which is located on the border west of Brownsville, Texas, is held by Cameron County, Texas, according to a document published today in the Federal Register.
The state department has the authority to receive and issue presidential permits for the construction, connection, operation or maintenance of certain facilities at the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada. Permits are required for border facilities such as land crossings, bridges, pipelines, tunnels, conveyor belts and tramways.
Read more: http://www.progressiverailroading.com/union_pacific/news/UP-applies-for-permit-to-operate-Texas-crossborder-bridge--49219?