Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, HS2 engineers successfully installed the first section of the new Saltley Viaduct, which will form a bridge over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines.
As with other train operators throughout the country, West Midlands Railway (WMR) train services will be disrupted by industrial action until 6 February.
For three days in September, the steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, will be hauling special trains when it makes a welcome return to main line service.