Migrant Surge Forces US to Suspend Rail Operations on Southern Border

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily closed three U.S./Mexico international railway crossing bridges, citing a surge in migrants. Union Pacific and BNSF, the two affected railroads, are urging the reopening of the crossings, as they account for a significant portion of cross-border business. The closures have led to the embargo of goods and the holding of over 10,000 railcars on both sides of the border. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has called for the reopening of the crossings, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the North American rail network. The CBP's decision comes amid a series of similar closures along the border due to the increased movement of migrants through Mexico via freight trains.