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Mongolia's plan to build metro line in capital advances with consultant tender

Ulan Bator, Feb 29 (UNI) Mongolia on Thursday launched an international consultancy tender for the construction of a metro line in its capital here, marking a crucial step in implementing the project to build the 17.7-kilometer-long metro line from the east to the west of Ulan Bator.
The tender, which will last for one month, aims to identify a qualified consultant who will play an important role in overseeing and advising on various aspects of the metro project, the municipal government of Ulan Bator said in a statement.
The construction of the metro line will begin in May 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2027, said Borkhuu Delgersaikhan, a cabinet member and chair of the National Committee on the Reduction of Traffic Congestion in Ulan Bator.
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