Two railroad crossings are temporarily closed in Texas. Will there be a significant impact on trade?
by Valerie Gonzalez
Dec 20, 2023
3 minutes
The federal government has closed railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, raising concerns about the potential impact on cross-border trade and American consumers.
Customs and Border Protection announced Sunday that it would temporarily stop railroad operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso starting Monday. It did not say how long rail operations would be paused.
Carriers and politicians have decried the move that closes two of the six available railroad systems between Mexico and the U.S.
“This train doesn’t just stop at Eagle Pass.
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