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Keep up to date with the latest pensions news and developments in the Scheme.

Your 2026 issue of Penfriend is now available

Apr 30, 2026
The latest issue of Penfriend, our newsletter for retired members of the RPS, BTP and BRSF, is now available online.

You can read the new digital version here. If you'd like to download the PDF, you can do so here.

In this issue, you'll find articles on: 

  • Your pension increase 2026: for the 2026/27 year, your railways pension will increase by up to 3.8%.

  • Communications that work for you: how to get your comms in a way that suits you.

  • Managing your pension online: how to register for an online account and make the most of your member website.

  • Pension news in summary: your regular pensions news updates, including important information on Inheritance Tax, the State Pension and limits to Salary Sacrifice contributions from 2029.

  • The 2026 Trustee elections: how Trustees are elected and what’s happening this year.

You'll also find your regular features of the Chair's message, Rail Staff Travel updates, stories, letters and photos. Thank you to everyone who has written in to us.

Your printed copy of Penfriend

If you've opted into receiving a printed copy, this should be with you in the next few days.

In the meantime, you can read the latest issue on the dedicated newsletter page.

We’d love to hear what you think of this issue

If you enjoyed this issue, or have any suggestions on where we could improve, please tell us what you think by filling out this short survey. 

Would you like to feature in the next issue?

Thank you to all who got in touch with us and contributed to this issue. If you'd like to feature in an upcoming issue of Penfriend, please send your letters and photos to penfriend@railpen.com.