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Autumn Budget 2021

Nov 18, 2021

The Autumn Budget was delivered recently by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and there were some pension-related announcements.
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Go green, go online

Nov 1, 2021

You're helping to save the planet! We're reducing our paper usage to help look after our planet.
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Driving the change we want to see

Nov 1, 2021

A new report highlights how sustainable ownership is supporting your retirement outcomes.
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When the clocks go back, use the extra hour to trace lost pensions

Oct 28, 2021

If you’ve ever changed jobs, it’s likely that your Railways Pension Scheme pension is not your only pension. This Sunday 31 October is the first National Pension Tracing Day, where pension providers are coming together to encourage everyone to reclaim lost pension pots.
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Award-winning retirement support

Oct 12, 2021

The Scheme’s administrator, Railpen, has won an award for Saver Engagement from the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association’s Retirement Living Standards Awards.
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Online estimates now include BRASS top-ups

Oct 11, 2021

If you're an active defined benefit member, you can now get an estimate which includes a BRASS top-up as part of our enhancements to the online estimates process.
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Exhibition celebrating railway heroes

Oct 5, 2021

The National Railway Museum is running a special exhibition celebrating the vital role played by railway key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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RPMI has rebranded to Railpen

Sep 27, 2021

The Scheme's administrator, RPMI, has now rebranded to Railpen.
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It’s time to get to grips with your pension

Sep 13, 2021

Planning for retirement can be daunting. How do you know if you have enough money saved up? How do you access it when the time comes to retire?
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Temporary suspension of the triple lock guarantee

Sep 10, 2021

The triple lock on the State Pension is being temporarily suspended.
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Future increase to the Normal Minimum Pension Age

Sep 8, 2021

An update about the proposed increase to NMPA and how it will affect members.
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New video library

Aug 20, 2021

Getting to grips with your pension could now be quicker and easier, thanks to the power of video.
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Cycling 300 miles for Cancer Research

Aug 11, 2021

A member of the railways pension scheme family is cycling 300 miles in aid of Cancer Research UK.
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Protecting you from scams

Aug 4, 2021

Our security procedures when you wish to transfer your pension.
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The Report and Accounts for 2020 is now available online

Aug 4, 2021

Your Railways Pension Scheme Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2020 is now available online.
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RPMI Railpen commits to net zero portfolio

Jul 26, 2021

We announce our commitment to protecting the planet.
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UK data protection laws approved by the European Union

Jul 9, 2021

On 28 June the European Commission announced that ‘adequacy’ decisions for the UK had been approved.
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Contribution changes for active DB members

Jun 28, 2021

As a defined benefit (DB) member, the money paid into your pension, known as contributions, is reassessed every year in line with Scheme rules.
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Sustainable savings

Jun 22, 2021

Our responsibilities as a leading UK pension scheme
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Log in and leap into the future

Jun 14, 2021

It’s easier than ever to take control of your future. You’ll find a range of pension tools and services available online to help you.
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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.