Railways Pension Scheme

Railpen update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Scheme has very little direct exposure to Russian investments and will sell these when sanctions allow.

Your pension is in safe hands

The safety and security of your pension is of utmost importance to us.

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Driving the change we want to see

New report highlights how sustainable ownership is supporting your retirement outcomes

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A helping hand for the ones you love

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I am... no longer paying into the Scheme

If you're a 'preserved' member (no longer paying into the Scheme), you can learn more about your benefits in the sections below.

Final salary members IWDC members

I am... retired

If you're already claiming your Scheme pension, you can find out when your next payment is due and find useful contacts.

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16/06/22

Our annual member survey

This year around 7,000 randomly-selected members will be given the opportunity to share their views on the service we provide. If you’ve been selected, you will have received an initial email from us explaining more about the survey.

01/06/22

A new range of investment funds is now available

The range of investment funds has changed for members of the Industry-Wide Defined Contribution (IWDC) Section and the BRASS or AVC Extra Additional Voluntary Contribution arrangements.

01/06/22

Guidance on your retirement options

If you're aged 50 or over and request to transfer out or access any defined contribution benefits, you may need to obtain free guidance on your retirement options from Pension Wise.

23/05/22

Thinking of retiring?

If you are looking to take your benefits earlier or later than your NRA, the benefit calculation may change once new factors take effect from 1 July 2022.

20/04/22

Tax and your pension

Many people find pension tax complex. So here's a simple guide to the basics for this tax year.

06/04/22

Chris Hannon to retire as Trustee Chair

Chris Hannon will retire as Trustee Chair of the Railways Pension Scheme on 6 July 2022.

25/03/22

How the Spring Statement affects you

On 23 March 2022, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement. It is an update on the current state and future expectations of the nation’s finances.

22/03/22

Get social with the Railways Pensions Scheme

We've launched Twitter for members - follow us @RPSPensions

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Each of Railpen Limited (registered in England and Wales No. 2315380) and Railway Pension Investments Limited (RPIL) (Registered in England and Wales No. 1491097) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Railways Pension Trustee Company Limited (Registered in England and Wales No. 2934539). Registered office for each company: 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2AT. RPIL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for some of its activities. The administration of occupational pension schemes is not a regulated activity. Full details about the extent of RPIL's authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request.