Can we measure our way out of trouble? the truth behind condition monitoring

Condition monitoring is widely accepted across the rail industry in many different guises and varying degrees of success. So do we really make the best of Condition Monitoring, from basic rudimentary measurements through to more advanced state of the art? This paper aims to break down the barriers of condition monitoring, delving into research both inside and outside the rail industry and proposes concepts on how we can adopt a best practice approach going forward.