1. A method of analyzing train operational data from a train, the method comprising: recording train operational data during each run of a train; transferring the recorded operational data to a processing station; deriving operational and identification parameters from the recorded operational data of each run; storing the operational and identification parameters and the corresponding operational data as a standard database record for each run; comparing the operational parameters to selected exceptions values; storing variance of the comparison with the standard database record for each run; searching the stored standard database records based on one or more of operational parameter, identification parameter, operational data and variance; and providing the results of the search.