Moreover, it costs MNT120 million to assemble one wagon, which means they are much cheaper than the imported wagon from Russia or the Commonwealth countries that costs USD80-100 thousand or from China for USD79.5 thousand. The assembled wagons have a carrying capacity of 88 cubic meters and 72 tons with a speed of 120 km/hour.

We will study possibilities to produce some parts of wagons at home and buy some parts from private companies, putting a goal to manufacture wagon in the country, not only being limited to assembling, said Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat. “- Erdenet Mining Corporation has full potential to manufacture some parts of wagons and supply to the Ulaanbaatar Railway. We have some Mongolian private companies, which manufacture rubber products. Therefore, I assigned relevant officials to stop rubber product import from Russia. The Government supports job creation and private companies through a policy and the Ministry will back domestic production that replaces import products and gives benefits to the Mongolian people, not only in the transportation sector, but also in any sector related to the ministry”, Minister D.Ganbat emphasized.