Mongolia celebrated the opening of a new railway from its mineral-rich Tavantolgoi region to the Chinese border last month. Kevin Smith examines the ups and downs of this much-delayed project and considers what’s next for rail in Mongolia.
Opening of Tavantolgoi - Gashuunsukhait line heralds new era for railways in Mongolia
Mongolia celebrated the opening of a new railway from its mineral-rich Tavantolgoi region to the Chinese border last month. Kevin Smith examines the ups and downs of this much-delayed project and considers what’s next for rail in Mongolia.
A ceremony was held at Tavantolgoi station on September 9 to mark the official start of operation of the Tavantolgoi - Gashuunsukhait railway.