New railroad crossing at Brownsville to link US, Mexico
1 | Ceremonies are planned Tuesday in Brownsville to mark the first new international rail crossing between the U.S. and Mexico since 1910. |
2 | U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker is scheduled to help celebrate the West Rail Bypass International Bridge. |
3 | The crossing will connect Brownsville and Matamoros, Mexico. |
4 | Mexican officials will also join the ceremonies to mark efforts for increased economic growth between the two countries. |
5 | Ground was broken in late 2010 for the West Rail project. |