The construction works are engaging personnel of the military units of the Mongolian Armed Forces and ‘Ulaanbaatar Railways’ (UBTZ) Mongolian-Russian Joint Venture.

“The earthworks of the railway construction that initially began on May 23, 2019 are now running at 87 percent while the railway dam construction is at 50 percent. It is expected to complete the earthworks by July 1 this year. Railway workers have built 50km rail tracks and completed 200 km dam construction,” said R.Batsukh, chairman of Mongolian Railway state-owned shareholding company.

Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh said, “The railway is a lifeblood of the country's prosperity. We must connect our country by road and rail. Mongolians can build railways themselves. Putting a Zuunbayan-Tavantolgoi railway network into operation will bring enormous economic benefits. In addition, besides Tavan Tolgoi's coal, it is possible to commercialize a group of deposits in a 30-kilometer circle along the railway to support the country's economy and increase railway freight turnover.” The PM also thanked the personnel of the Mongolian Armed Force, UBTZ, other companies and specialists that are involved in the construction work.