Smartfleet, how “smart” rail vehicles help improve business

The rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) creates as mam" challenges for rail operators as it does opportunities. Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM) of rail vehicles, a major challenge, begs the question ; how to realise the RCM Value Cham of Data - Information - Added Value? The potential benefits on offer for every stage of rail vehicle operation are strongly context and roledependent for a rail business. The SmartFleet concept offers a structured approach to the integration of RCM into operational and maintenance processes; the key to successful RCM design and implementation lies in the balancing of technical, process and cultural aspects. Critical success factors include a focus on the desired goals and taking a holistic process perspective of the activity chain.