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A rising State Pension age

Oct 10, 2019

In recent years, the State Pension age (SPA) has increased from 60 to 65 and beyond. The rise to 66 for both sexes is currently in progress and the age will increase yet again in the following decades with increases to age 68 already in law.
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IWDC Section awarded 'master trust' authorisation

Aug 5, 2019

The Industry-Wide Defined Contribution (IWDC) Section of the Railways Pension Scheme has successfully received master trust authorisation from The Pensions Regulator.
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RPS Trustee announces new Chair

Mar 15, 2019

The Railway Pensions Trustee Company Limited (RPTCL) has announced the appointment of Chris Hannon as the new Chair of its Trustee Board, following a unanimous vote at its Board meeting on 13 March 2019.
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