Mongolia-China cross-border rail project 33% complete, set for Apr 2027 launch

Construction of the Gashuunsukhait-Ganqimaodu cross-border railway between Mongolia and China has passed the 33% completion mark, with operations slated to begin in April 2027, according to Mongolian media and government disclosures on June 21.

Mongolia's prime minister, during a site inspection, instructed relevant departments to accelerate the project's pace to ensure it meets the scheduled commissioning deadline.

Bridge works, one of the railway's most critical components, have reached 25.01% completion. Manufacturing of 2,376 piles, 74 piers and 282 beams required for the bridge structure is finished, with installation work proceeding intensively.

The Gashuunsukhait-Ganqimaodu link extends the Tavan Tolgoi-Gashuunsukhait railway. Once operational, the project is expected to boost Mongolia's coal export volumes, enhance port clearance capacity and lower transport logistics costs, contributing significantly to expanded bilateral economic and trade ties.

Upon commissioning, the broad-gauge line will have an annual freight capacity of 20 million tonnes, while the narrow-gauge line will handle 10 million tonnes. The project is projected to lift Mongolia's economic growth by 0.8 percentage points annually and raise per capita GDP to $10,000.

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