A new railway line between Tavan Tolgoi coal mine and Gashuun Sukhait border crossings on the Chinese border is under construction. A 70km section has already been completed and the line is due to be completed by the end of 2021. The line is expected to transport about 30 million tonnes per year –  primarily raw materials for steel production.

In addition, the German  rail technology company, Vossloh, is supplying its W 30 HH rail fastening system which is designed to cope with harsh climates, such as that found in the Gobi desert and the Mongolian steppe where temperatures can drop to minus 40 C in winter, as well as the challenging soil conditions found in Mongolia.