Digitalisation is influencing the way in which public transport operators maintain their assets. Smart systems, which often use artificial intelligence (AI), can predict when transport resources will break down or need renewing. This means that we are moving towards zero failure public transport systems.
The impact of digitalisation will be a game-changer on all asset maintenance activities in the public transport sector. This brief clarifies the principles of Condition-based maintenance (CBM), provides a strategic vision of a new maintenance regime and expected benefits, challenges and recommendations.