“Sustainable transportation solutions” technology comprises designs, patents, and knowhow in new rail technology for rail, rolling stock and other network components. It is scalable, low cost, low energy, environmentally sensitive and rapidly deployable rail infrastructure for freight and bulk commodity transport. STS plc is commercializing the technology for the mining and freight sector with an initial focus on the Australian resources industry. Specifically, iron ore and coal haulage applications provide the immediate opportunities. STS directly employs the design team that created the technology for freight and bulk transport operations.