The School of Civil Engineering and Surveying

Meon Valley Railway Field Trip

At Masters level, a one-day field trip is organised to examine the disused Meon Valley Railway line that runs from West Meon down to Wickham. Although the line was closed in the 1950’s, many of the structures still remain, making it an ideal location to closely examine railway infrastructure without the risks involved with working on a live railway.

This field trip looks at the effects of settlement of earth structures after a century, and the stability of Victorian embankment construction in comparison to modern railway infrastructure. Furthermore, the field trip covers an evaluation of material issues with regards to both over-bridge and under-bridge maintenance.

This field trip will provide our Masters degree students with the fundamental knowledge and practical experience with railway stability, sustainability and infrastructure.

For more information on Field Trips, please contact your Unit Co-ordinator.