A recently leaked US ‘No Fly’ list with a million entries was allegedly posted on hacker forums. On January 26, a threat actor listed a dataset for sale that allegedly is the recently leaked ‘No Fly’ list. The exposed...

The Pittsburgh-based company began notifications in late December, months after stolen data posted on a LockBit site. Wabtec Corp., one of largest freight and transit rail equipment and services providers, disclosed Friday it was the target of a cyberattack...

The disruption was due to a "damaged database file", the FAA said, adding that "at this time, there is no evidence of a cyber-attack “Flights began taking off again around 09:00 ET (14:00 GMT), though airlines have warned of...

A ransomware attack against San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit exposed highly sensitive and personal data after a threat group leaked the records Friday. The nation’s fifth-largest transit system by ridership, and largest in California, remains operational. The allegedly...

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has applied to the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for over 108 million USD (102.9m EUR) of funding for corridor improvements. Planned improvements include two new Amtrak inland route daily round trips. The...

A U.S. high-speed train is coming closer to becoming a reality. The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Texas Central LCC and affirmed its right under Texas law to acquire via the established eminent domain process land...

On Wednesday 25th, the assistant professor in Future Transport Systems, Marcelo Blumenfeld, and other associates had the honour of hosting a delegation of senior transport leaders from the Colombian government to the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN)...

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced yesterday that 19 awards totaling roughly $13.1 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to help boost local economies, fight climate change, and provide more transportation...

The data privacy landscape is shifting increasingly in favor of consumers. This is because, over the years, it’s become transparent how increasingly non-transparent companies are with the data they collect about you. As consumer privacy continues to be a...

Delta Air Lines is continuing to transform its New York airport hubs, building upon an investment of over 12 billion USD in the US. In 2022, the company celebrated major milestones in airport infrastructure, debuting new terminals at its...

Solar cell products are ramping up the markets, so many companies are finding ways to increase the production of those cells. It doesn’t matter what can be the places where purchasers want to put the cells. This new product...

There will be a huge change in transportation in some places in the U.S. as people won’t have to pay the regular fare to use public transportation. This move will be some sort of “improvement” for the transportation regulations...

Additional funding for the country’s ports was recently announced as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to facilitate the movement of freight along key supply chains. The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing more than $700 million to nearly...

In most of the world’s affluent countries, railroads either were built by the government or eventually claimed by it. Beset by growing losses due to high labor costs, bureaucratic inefficiency and the rise of automobiles and airplanes, those governments...

The recent energy crisis caused by the higher demand for energy due to post-pandemic economic recovery and a complex geopolitical situation has accelerated the transition toward renewable energy sources to ensure energy security. Currently, several countries in Europe are...

Many people are worried about flying, and even more worried about flying in the snow. While there are some fantastic winter destinations, “can planes fly in the snow” is a question that often comes up. Though it is true...

The global internet—a vast matrix of telecommunications, fiber optics, and satellite networks—is in large part a creation of the United States. The technologies that underpin the internet grew out of federal research projects, and U.S. companies innovated, commercialized, and...

Reducing traffic accidents and saving lives on roads is a top priority for governments everywhere. With staggering annual numbers of fatalities and injuries, 39,000 fatalities alone in the US, the proliferation of autonomous vehicles (AVs) promises to deliver substantial...

The U.S. is so far behind on high-speed rail compared to other countries regarding high-speed rail. It's different when you go to countries in Europe or Asia with countries packed everywhere with high-speed rails. It is not like the...

We communicate through robust virtual channels, conduct work remotely, and receive healthcare at a distance, all due to advancements in technology and the transition to the Internet of Everything. That intelligent connection between data, processes, and people is at...

The state of California is taking action to ensure the use of renewable and clean energy as part of a basic plan to guarantee the decrease of pollution and to lower the usage of fossils. Fighting the carbon footprint...

In the next 30 years, cities worldwide will be forced to change in ways never seen before. Sustainability will no longer be an enticing feature; it will be the driving force behind any major city. Sustainable cities of the...

Even before the coronavirus pandemic grounded U.S. airlines in March 2020, a shortage of qualified pilots was looming. Today, even though air travel has come back much stronger and earlier than expected — and major carriers are returning to...

Any complacency over cyber-attacks is dangerous, even now more seeing how hackers can breach into systems that are supposed to be secure and strong. Despite the security measures taken by the government and private organizations, we still see many...

Global supply chains rely on the smooth running of shipping and ports, but maritime cybersecurity is too often a low priority. One of the key components of global trade is also one of the most vulnerable to cybersecurity threats...

More than ever, technology is driving exciting breakthroughs to help sustain our planet. Disruptive innovations in clean transportation, smart cities and renewable energy are enabling better resource management and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. But overcoming the engineering challenges...

After the uncertainty of the years that Covid brought and the diminished number of air travels worldwide in 2021-2022. It is expected to have an increase in flights and passengers in 2023 that we didn’t see in the last...

Quality control is an essential part of any production process and Quality control in road and highway construction is no exception. Due to significant increases in traffic intensities in recent times, the need for quality control on these specifications...

Against the backdrop of escalating cybercrime and data breaches throughout 2020 and 2021, state legislators in over 29 US states have thrown the spotlight on data privacy this year, putting it high on the agenda in legislative sessions. Amongst...

The new requirements seek to enhance U.S. railroad cyber-security resilience by focusing on performance-based measures. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have announced a new cyber-security directive regulating designated passenger and freight railroad carriers. The announcement demonstrates the Biden Administration’s...

Promoting the usage of public transportation should be a goal to be set in every country. The increased pollution and CO2 in the environment are a problem that is becoming difficult to stop if we don't look for possible...

After years of delay and discussion, Congress has released a bipartisan draft bill outlining a comprehensive federal data privacy policy. However, the proposal fails to adequately address two major issues. The release of a bipartisan draft bill is a...

Climate change is increasingly understood as intertwined with concerns about justice and equity. It is widely known that climate change is disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable populations worldwide, even as many of these groups have contributed the least to...

A new federal bureaucracy, the Data Protection Agency (DPA), has been proposed to completely revamp how the U.S. government regulates data collection and misuse by big tech companies. However, while privacy experts call the agency a "good first step,"...

The aviation safety sector is the study and practice of managing aviation risks. It is a solid concentration of regulations, legal documents, investigations of accidents and near-miss aviation incidents. On top of them lie lessons learned and shared knowledge;...

Transporting goods by sea contributes significantly to global carbon emissions. Switching from traditional petroleum-based marine fuels to low-carbon alternatives could drastically shrink shipping's climate impact. That's why many shipment and embarking companies are trying to create a gap that...

Since the last few cyber-attacks that were taking place in different important airports in the U.S. and other countries, we came to realize that those attacks were targeting not only information from airlines but also from passengers. The data...

The Urban Green Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o86Ut6kAEMQ Since we know about climate change and the causes that affect environmental changes, we have also looked for proper mechanisms to fight the problems causing these natural occurrences. Many goals have been set to make a...

The Urban Green Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o86Ut6kAEMQ Since we know about climate change and the causes that affect environmental changes, we have also looked for proper mechanisms to fight the problems causing these natural occurrences. Many goals have been set to make a...

The government is arduously working on finding ways to avoid exploiting rail systems vulnerabilities as they don’t want any interference and want to prevent breaches and cyber-attacks from hackers. Knowing that the railways and their transportation are used by...

If you are planning to contribute to the environment but have to travel long distances and use an airplane to travel, we can provide you with a list of airlines that in the year 2022 were present on a...

With the aim of further developing a more sustainable, resilient and equitable economy, creating millions of good jobs year after year, increasing labor force participation and dealing with the on-going climate crisis, President Biden signed into law the Bipartisan...

The environment plays a crucial role in the sustainability of life as we know it here on Earth. All living things depend on the planet's resources to survive and, if humans continue to pollute and over-use these resources, they...

Russian hackers are allegedly targeting the U.S., according to a senior official. However, the attacker was within the Russian Federation. After attackers targeted major and largest airports from the Russian Federation, various measures have been taken to protect the...

Swashbuckling pirates and sabotage on the high seas have gone digital. Ransomware has replaced the cutlass. In fact, the entirety of modern conflict has evolved into Fifth Generation Warfare with information and perception as its framework. Often referred to...

After several start-and-stop efforts and an essential halt to the issue brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and various other ensuing political issues, American lawmakers may once again be ready to seriously take up the idea of a federal...

Most of the transport agencies in the U.S. don’t have a plan for countermeasures when cyber-attacks threaten them. As a result, there is a considerable risk of putting themselves in a position where they cannot handle cyber threats, so...

Cybersecurity threats can impact operations and result in significant financial damage for airlines and airports. There are various types of cyber security threats that must be taken into account. Airports face cybersecurity threats all the time, so implementing new...

It has been a very long time since man first discovered the way of building roads. Ancient roadways were little more than dirt compacted over time by the constant use of foot-traffic and horse-drawn conveyance. Therefore, this industry is...

It has been a long time since the talks about high-speed rail started. Not many people understand the importance of the approval of this railway construction. It doesn’t mean that the U.S. is finally taking the relevance of constructing...

Heading into 2023, the economic outlook looks gloomy, and cybersecurity professionals will face challenges that come with any business feeling the pinch. In addition, cyber threats will be part of a daily basis as there are more breaches and...

When you think about a flashy way of traveling, one means you can think that transport is a tramway, but what about an aerial tramway? Yes, these exist, and you can find many of them in the U.S., in...

Recent high-profile cyber-attacks have shown that U.S. port and maritime terminals are not immune from this emerging threat. Marine asset/facility owners and operators must now manage cyber risk as well as other major threats, such as physical security, natural...