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Preserved members - watch out for Extra!

May 30, 2024
This year's issue will be landing on your doorsteps soon.

If you have a pension with the Scheme but are not longer actively contributing to it - keep your eyes peeled for this year's edition of your member newsletter, Extra. It should be with you shortly.

This issue includes information on:

  • Our move to digital and what you might need to do
  • the 2024 pension increase
  • how we invest your pension
  • the Scheme's 30th anniversary and how to get involved in the celebrations
  • nominating loved ones
  • a recap of the latest pension news
  • keeping safe from scammers
  • how to share your opinion on the communications you receive from the Scheme

The 2024 issue of Extra, along with previous issues, is also available to read online.

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More information and getting in touch

You'll find more information about your pension on this website and in your secure myRPS account. You can also follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @RPSPensions.

If you can't find the answers you need online, please email us at csu@railpen.com and we'll be more than happy to help. If you need to speak to us more urgently, you can also call the Helpline on 0800 012 1117 from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. We are closed on bank holidays.

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