Best practice for data quality enables asset management for rail

International standards are now available for organisations that are wishing to implement a systematic approach to asset management. These standards include ISO 55001 (“Asset management -Management systems - Requirements”) and ISO 55002 (“Asset management -Management systems -Guidelines for the application of ISO 55001”). One section of ISO 55001 identifies the important role of information requirements in supporting asset management. In addition, ISO 55002 includes guidance on the scope of the necessary activities to determine those requirements. Neither standard, however, provides a detailed explanation of the technicalities of achieving data quality when addressing information requirements.