TRAFFIC CONGESTION Worldwide Epidemic knows no boundaries, overwhelms large cites, small towns, developed and developing nations alike. Answer Found Ultra Light Rail Technology Provides sustainable, affordable Rapid Transit for Urban areas whilst also providing cost effective Rural rail services at a cost substantially less then a conventional Light Rail Line. How is This Possible? The ULR concept uses lighter trams, requiring a far less substantial footing and no continuous power supply. The ULR footing alone is easily moved and allows underground services (water, sewage, cables) to be left in place, representing an enormous cost saving. The result is a tramway system, which may be typically 1-third to half of the capacity of a supertram system but less than 1-sixth of the cost. ULR will, therefore, be widely affordable. Construction & Operating Costs: Construction costs are around the same or less then a Guided Busway per route kilometre, inclusive of track and all civil works, trams and power supplies. ULR is suitable for passenger flows between 300 to 3000+ passengers per hour, per direction. Staff costs would be similar to bus operation. However, other operating costs are much less then an equivalent bus. AN EXACT MATCH  A low cost, sustainable system that is as attractive to the user as conventional Light Rail.  An attractive, readily accessible system that can operate safely in traffic free streets, historic and sensitive sites such as Airports and Shopping Centres due to its minimal impact.  A fixed route system that encourages investment without harming the environment.		How are cost savings achieved?
			.	On board energy storage (at present flywheels or batteries) and a highly efficient transmission system power ULR trams.
				Recharge of the flywheel/batteries takes place by means of a small on board generator powered by Biogas or other locally produced renewable energy source.
				There is, therefore, no need for a continuous power supply and thus no earth leakage problems.
				The ULR tram has a low axle weight, requiring a track bed of around 10cm and lightweight rails.
				This means that underground services can remain in their present locations.
				Construction time is considerably less than the time taken to build an equivalent light rail line.
				The trams cost considerably less to operate in compression to a similar size bus.
		Flywheel Investment Opportunity Because building and operating costs are substantially lower then Conventional Light Rail, ULR systems are an ideal investment opportunity providing good returns for private sector investors, Local and National Government alike. Feasibility studies for City centre systems in developing countries and The European Union have been priced at between € 1.4m and € 2.4 m per kilometre (this includes all construction costs and a fleet of trams). An IRR of between 18.5% and 16.1% was forecast with a payback period of between 7 to 8 years. The estimated life of the projects was 20 years. Giving ample opportunity for substantial profits or reinvestment opportunities.
				The Environmental Option
			.	Carbon Neutral and in some options Zero Carbon at point of use.
				A genuinely sustainable transport system powered by renewable energy sources. Such as Biogas, Ethanol, Hydrogen fuel cells and Wind. This is a golden opportunity to combine Waste Management with sustainable fuel supply for Public Transport.

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