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Thinking about retirement? Join a free webinar to help you plan

Feb 24, 2026
Our ‘Approaching retirement in the RPS‘ webinar walks you through the key steps to planning for retirement.

We’re hosting free webinars for members of the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS) during 2026,and you can book your place on the March or June editions now.

Join us to learn more about the options you have when it comes to taking your pension, and what the process entails. 

During the session, our RPS expert will explain:  

  • The options available when you take your pension  
  • When and how you can access it 
  • Options for taking your pension if you have paid into BRASS and AVC Extra 
  • What benefits your loved ones would receive in the event of death in service

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

Secure your place  

We'll host separate webinars for:  

  • Members of Defined Benefit Sections  
  • Members of the Industry-Wide Defined Contribution (IWDC) Section

That way, we can make sure the information we give is as helpful and relevant as possible for you. 

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 sessions to help you learn more about your rail pension and how you can save more towards it. 

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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