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Read your July issue of Review online now

Jul 24, 2024

Review is the newsletter for members who are paying in to a defined benefit section of the Scheme.
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Summary Funding Statements available online

Jun 28, 2024

Most members are now able to view their latest Summary Funding Statement (SFS) in their myRPS accounts. 1994 Pensioners and BR Section members don't get SFS.
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Boost your financial fitness and your mental and physical health, this World Wellbeing Week (24-30 June)

Jun 24, 2024

When we’re financially fit, we are happier, less stressed and more present. When we don’t feel in control of our finances, this can have a significant impact on our wellbeing, and make daily tasks difficult.
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A new way to report a death

Jun 21, 2024

Thinking about what will happen when you die is difficult, but it's important to consider things when it comes to your pension. If something does happen to you, we've now made it easier for your loved ones to tell us.
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BRASS, IWDC and AVC Extra – upcoming changes

Jun 21, 2024

The Trustee has reviewed the investment funds and lifestyle strategies available to members in BRASS, AVC Extra and the Industry-Wide Defined Contribution (IWDC) Sections.
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Contribution rate changes

Jun 20, 2024

Many members will see their contribution rates reduced from 1 July. Here's why and what it could mean for you...
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Take 5 minutes to protect your family’s future

Jun 13, 2024

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate with your Dad, or your own children. But have you thought about what they might be left with in the event of your death?
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Improving the Virtual Assistant tool

Jun 7, 2024

The Virtual Assistant tool has been available on the RPS website since 2022, to help guide you to general information you need to know about your pension. However we have made the decision to remove the tool and work towards something better to improve your online experience.
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Railpen’s 2023 Stewardship Report online now

Jun 6, 2024

Read the latest Stewardship Report, to learn more about how the Scheme’s administrator and investment manager, Railpen, is working to shape the behaviour of the companies it invests in and what that means for you, as a member.
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Stepping closer to a paperless pension

Jun 5, 2024

From the end of this year (2024) you’ll be able to get some of your paperwork online rather than by post.
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New oral history project collects rail LGBTQIA+ stories

May 30, 2024

Members of the Scheme with a connection to LGBTQIA+ are welcome to get involved.
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Preserved members - watch out for Extra!

May 30, 2024

This year's issue will be landing on your doorsteps soon.
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Moving closer to a paperless pension

May 22, 2024

In response to members’ requests for a paperless pension, you’ll soon be able to get some of your paperwork online rather than by post.
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Then, now, tomorrow - 30 years of the RPS

May 16, 2024

Tell us about your pension journey with the RPS and we’ll feature your story on our channels.
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Your Spring-Summer issue of Penfriend is out now!

May 7, 2024

The latest issue of Penfriend, our newsletter for retired members of the railways pension schemes, is now available online.
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Take control of your financial wellbeing with the new MoneyFit

Apr 10, 2024

Your MoneyFit tool has been improved with some exciting new features, now available in your myRPS account.
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New Lump Sum Allowances being introduced

Apr 3, 2024

The Lifetime Allowance (LTA) will end in April 2024 and will be replaced by new allowances. Although not everyone is affected by the change, this article explains the developments and what they might mean for you.
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For the 2024/25 year, your railways pension will increase by up to 6.7%

Mar 28, 2024

Your 2024/25 pension increase will be effective from 8 April 2024. Here’s more information about your pension increase.
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Easter bank holiday closures

Mar 28, 2024

Our Helpline is closed for the Easter bank holidays from Friday 29 March, reopening Tuesday 2 April. You can still find information on this website and in your myRPS account.
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Free will writing for the rail industry this month

Mar 12, 2024

Charity the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has teamed up with free will writing service Bequathed to offer free will writing to the rail industry this March.
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