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Want to boost your pension savings? Join a free webinar to find out how

Feb 3, 2026
Find out how our Additional Voluntary Contribution arrangements work and how to make the most of them.

We’re hosting 2 free webinars for Defined Benefit (DB) members of the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS), running in March and June. 

Our pension experts will guide you through everything you need to know about our AVC options - BRASS and AVC Extra - and how they can help you grow your retirement savings. 

What we'll cover: 

  • How BRASS works  
  • How AVC Extra works 
  • How to manage your AVC contributions 
  • Investment fund choices and how to select the right ones for you 
  • How to take your AVC savings  

You’ll also be able to submit questions during the live Q&A and upvote the ones you want answered most. 

Secure your place  

The sessions are designed specifically for members of DB Sections. 

To join us, simply register via the  Pension webinars page. Select the webinar date that suits you and follow the steps to book your place. 

Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your joining link. 

We look forward to seeing you there. 

More webinars on pension topics 

We will also be running pre-retirement webinars and sessions to help you learn more about your rail pension and how the Scheme works.  

All webinars are free to all members and designed to support you throughout your pension saving and retirement planning journey. 

To book, head to the Pension webinars page, choose the session you’re interested in, and complete the registration form.   

Our webinars are for information only and should not be regarded as financial advice. 

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