News updates

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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.

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