Mongolian Cabinet Approves Agreement for Second Zamyn-Uud–Erenhot Railway Line

Mongolia’s Cabinet approved a draft intergovernmental agreement with China to jointly build a second standard-gauge railway line at the Zamyn-Uud–Erenhot border crossing, MONTSAME reported. The government also authorized the agreement’s signing. Freight volumes have reached the capacity of the two border stations, which handled 15.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2025. The proposed connection would be accompanied by expansion of Zamyn-Uud station, standard-gauge track and cargo-transshipment facilities. The report describes government approval; construction timing, final cost and financing arrangements were not specified.

M-International Editorial Desk August 11, 2026 Updated August 11, 2026

The Government of Mongolia approved a draft intergovernmental agreement with China for joint construction of a second 1,435-millimeter-gauge railway line across the Zamyn-Uud–Erenhot border. MONTSAME reported that the Cabinet also decided to authorize the agreement’s signature.

Existing rail operations at the crossing handled 15.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, with freight volumes reaching the capacity of the two border stations. The proposed project would require not only a second cross-border standard-gauge connection but also expansion of Zamyn-Uud station, related track and transshipment facilities. The source reports a Cabinet decision and planned capacity expansion; it does not state a final construction schedule, total budget or completed financing structure.

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MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency March 11, 2026