Sam Whittle

Sam Whittle is an experienced associate director at Network Rail Consulting since October 2019, focusing on the Automatic Track Inspection Vehicle project for WMATA and leading systems engineering and integration efforts. Previously, Sam held various roles at Network Rail, including Head of Maintenance Reliability, where responsibilities included implementing a national reliability-centred maintenance program and managing significant projects and teams. Other positions at Network Rail encompassed Senior Engineer, Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer, and Principal Technical Officer, emphasizing expertise in reliability maintenance and technical support. Earlier career stages included a trainee engineer role at Balfour Beatty Rail, where involvement in the East London Line Project contributed to foundational surveying skills. Sam holds a Master’s degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration from the University of Birmingham, and a degree in Railway Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University.