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Are you MoneyFit?

Aug 22, 2023

Take control of your financial wellbeing with a new, online tool, now available to all members.
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Take a midlife MOT

Aug 18, 2023

It’s never too late to take control of your finances, and your future. If you’re aged 45-65, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has created a new Midlife MOT website.
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The Report and Accounts for 2022 is now available online

Aug 8, 2023

Your Railways Pension Scheme Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2022 is now available online.
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It's a win-win all the way with an online account

Jul 25, 2023

To be in with a chance of winning £150 of Love2shop vouchers, register for an online account between 24 July and 31 August 2023.
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Introducing your new-look website

Jul 25, 2023

Your revamped website is here! We’ve made some changes to help you on your pensions journey and make it easier than ever for you to find and understand the information you need.
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Review July 2023 issue out now

Jul 25, 2023

The latest issue of Review is now available online for defined benefit (DB) members.
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Changes to your website... coming soon!

Jul 3, 2023

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be making some changes to your website, giving it a new look, a clearer menu and simpler information.
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Railpen’s 2022 Stewardship Report now live

Jun 6, 2023

The Stewardship Report for 2022, produced annually by Railpen, the investment manager of the Railways Pension Scheme, is now live.
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Helpful new resources for RPS members!

May 17, 2023

The Railways Pension Scheme has created a load of exciting, new resources to welcome new members to the Scheme.
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2022/23 P60s are now available for retired members

May 15, 2023

P60s are now available online for retired members.
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Making your website easier to use

May 2, 2023

To help make our services accessible to all our members, your website has now been improved to give you extra support if you need it.
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What is the annual pension increase for the 2023/24 financial year?

Apr 7, 2023

For the 2023/24 year, the railways pension will increase by up to 10.1%. This will be effective from 10 April 2023.
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Now’s the time to check your details

Apr 5, 2023

An online tool that will let you see details of all your pensions in one secure place is on its way.
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Bank holiday closures

Apr 4, 2023

Our Helpline will be closed during all Bank Holidays in April and May.
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How the Spring Budget affects you and your pension

Mar 15, 2023

The Spring Budget included several changes that could affect the tax some members pay on their pension savings.
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Free will writing initiative continues in 2023

Mar 6, 2023

Free Wills Month is back this month offering those aged 55 and over the opportunity to have a will drafted or updated free of charge.
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Let's hear it for the girls!

Mar 3, 2023

To mark International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day this month, we’re suggesting ways to help women (and some men too) increase their workplace pension and maybe boost their State Pension as well.
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Understanding your death benefits

Jan 18, 2023

Your pension comes with a range of benefits. Including some that could be paid out when you die.
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What is the State Pension?

Jan 9, 2023

The State Pension is a four weekly payment from the government which is based on your National Insurance contributions. Find out more about how it works and how to claim it.
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Our most read articles for 2022

Dec 13, 2022

Wrapping up the in year in style with five of our most read articles for the year.
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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.