Securing financial futures

Rail employers were among the first to offer their employees workplace pensions, pioneering what is now an important pillar of social infrastructure for all working people. Today, employees continue to save for their futures and these pensions are invested across the UK, growing the economy and improving communities.

Railway pensions spearhead campaign to champion savers and drive UK economic growth

Railpen has joined forces with the UK's leading pension schemes to champion savers' interests and drive UK economic growth through a new Governance for Growth Investor Campaign (GGIC).

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Investing in the UK for a brighter future

Led by the Trustee, Railpen designs and delivers investment strategies across a range of sectors and markets here in the UK, securing members’ financial futures while also creating a fairer, greener world for us all to retire into.

Celebrating 200 years of local heritage

Railpen is proud to play a leading role in Darlington’s inspiring new scheme designed to give every primary school-aged child in the town a free ticket to Wagon Woods – the railway-themed adventure play park at Hopetown, Darlington.

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Investing in workers' homes, health and wellbeing

The railway has a long history of working to protect rail workers through social housing programmes, medical and occupational health services, social and sporting activities and more.

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Unlocking opportunities for everyone

The rail industry has made it easier for people of all walks of life to connect with places and ideas by making travel more affordable and accessible. Today, rail leaders remain committed to building a more sustainable future with low emissions and mass transport.

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Advocating for workers' rights

Leading the way on issues from safer working conditions and fair pay, to increasing access to training and education, rail’s trade unions have played a crucial role in securing more rights and opportunities for workers across the UK.

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Mick Cash: Rail and me

Over the last 200 years, it’s the hundreds of thousands of ordinary people who have built, maintained and operated the railway. With them came a social infrastructure which manifested itself in many ways, including pensions, protection funds and savings accounts.

Former RMT Union leader and Railways Pension Trustee Director Mick Cash reflects back on how the social infrastructure pioneered by the rail industry has supported him throughout his nearly 50-year career.

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