Read as You Need guides

Learn more about your pension, including the benefits it offers you and your options for using it, in these 'Read as You Need' guides.

Contents

You can find in-depth information on a range of pension topics in the Read as You Need guides. They can be easily downloaded too. Simply select your membership type from the list below and you'll see the guides that apply to you.

Pile of books
Guides for DB members - active and preserved
2116 KB
Valuation (pdf)
142 KB
675 KB
Guides for DB members - active only (those still paying in)
337 KB
597 KB
262 KB
Guides for IWDC members - active only (those still paying in)
2487 KB
Guides for Network Rail - active members (those still paying in) 
Guides for members already taking their pension 

What to read next...

Watch and learn

We have plenty of short videos to help you understand important pensions topics - you can even subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Frequently asked questions 

Got a question about your pension? You might find it's already answered in these FAQs.

About the Scheme

Learn more about the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS) and the Trustee.