Ulaanbaatar
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Begins
Society
Ulaanbaatar, March 10, 2025 /MONTSAME/. As part of the comprehensive project aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar City, the construction and installation work for the aerial cable car transport system commenced on March 10, 2025.
The feasibility study for the second line of the Project, connecting Yaarmag and Artsat Valley to Unur Residence Complex, has been approved. Anchor components for two stations and 19 supporting pillars have been received, with the remaining equipment for the two stations and the T1 and T8 support pillars scheduled for delivery in April 2025. The production of the cable car cabins is also set to begin that same month.
Once operational, the cable car system on the Yaarmag-Artsat-Unur Residence Complex route will have the capacity to transport 2,320 passengers per hour during peak times, utilizing a total of 98 cabins, each accommodating up to 10 passengers. The route will cover the distance in approximately 11 minutes, traveling at a speed of 22 km/h. After installation, the system will undergo a six-month trial run without passengers.
The Yaarmag-Kharkhorin cable car line will stretch 4.2 km, including two stations and 19 support pillars, with heights ranging from 7.5 to 42 meters.
The Project’s Chief Engineer G. Tuvshinsanaa stated, “Today marks the start of installing the support pillars for the aerial cable car system. Of the 19 pillars, six will be placed in the Tuul River basin, ensuring completion ahead of spring floods and snowmelt. Once the support pillars are in place, we will move on to assembling the metal framework. The construction is expected to be completed by December this year, followed by a three-month period for testing and adjustments. The system is planned to be fully operational by the second quarter of next year.”
The Construction Manager at “Monnis Engineering” LLC J. Ankhbayar noted, “The construction will include reinforced concrete pile foundations and column foundations. All support structures, manufactured in France, are expected to arrive by May. Drilling will reach depths of 15 to 20 meters, with concrete foundations extending six to nine meters. Additionally, two-storied buildings will be constructed at both stations to house the cabins. In terms of safety, we are collaborating with Ulaanbaatar’s Rescue Unit and experts from France to exchange knowledge and ensure best practices.”
