Hello there, my name is Bede Teeton and I am a Civil & Railway Engineering student at the University of Birmingham. I’ve always had a very strong passion for railway, infrastructure and the ways in which engineering shapes the world around us.

Alongside my studies, I have enjoyed getting involved in the railway industry, from volunteering on heritage railways and attending industry events to exploring new developments in railway technology at conferences.

Outside of engineering, I have a variety of interests, including model railways, roller coasters, running, filmmaking and choral singing.

This website is a place to bring everything all together, from my studies and engineering projects to my interests, experiences and career journey. Enjoy.

My Degree

I’m currently in my fourth and final year of my MEng degree at the University of Birmingham. Needless to say, I have thoroughly enjoyed my studies thus far and I have found it challenging, yet incredibly fulfilling. I’m also very pleased to say that am currently on track to achieve a 1st at the end of the year.

Throughout my degree, I have studied a wide range of modules covering core civil engineering subjects, such as: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Practice, Group Management and Open Channel Flow. My railway modules have helped me combine this civil engineering knowledge with real-life applications in rail environments and the titles of such modules reflect this: Railway Infrastructure, Railway Systems, Railway Traction and Railway Design Projects (more information on these can be found in the project page).

Yearly Grades

First Year: 67.4%

Second Year: 68.4%

Third Year: 73.3%

The Future

As I approach the end of my time at university, I am excited to take the next step into the industry and begin building a career in railway engineering. I hope to apply the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout my degree and volunteering responsibilities to real-world projects, while continuing to learn from experienced engineers and develop my professional portfolio.

I see the operation and maintenance of the UK railway network as a fundamental driver in boosting the local and national economies and I cannot wait to play a role in such a historic rail system that has existed for over 200 years. This country has a rich history of railway engineering marvels, from the works of Brunel to the Channel Tunnel, that must be respected as we push the boundaries of what we think is possible.

For me, working in railways isn’t just a career I want to explore, but it is a lifelong passion. A journey, you could say, that started when I was very young.