A Smooth Transition from Railways to Retirement

Earlier this month, I had the honour of speaking at Rail Wellbeing Live 2024, the rail industry’s largest health and wellbeing initiative, which supports the 240,000 people working hard to keep our railways running smoothly. This event is an incredible effort to address the unique mental and physical challenges faced by those in the rail industry, and it was a privilege to contribute to the conversation.

I was invited to speak alongside sporting greats Stuart Pearce MBE and Dame Kelly Holmes MBE on “Financial Wellbeing: Preparing for Retirement,” where I shared my "9 Accelerators for a Successful Retirement" from The Retirement Café Handbook. My goal was to provide practical insights into financial planning and finding purpose beyond the rails—essential for a well-rounded and fulfilling retirement.

I was thrilled by the level of engagement from the audience summed up by one attendee who said;

“Really useful and could ask a thousand more questions!”

Over 300 questions and comments came through in the chat function, with participants showing real curiosity and enthusiasm for their future.

Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their thoughts and questions—it was truly a privilege to connect with so many engaged individuals., alongside 50 top speakers. 

Just remember, like a fine locomotive, you’re built to keep rolling smoothly (with a bit of maintenance, of course). Here’s to navigating the rails of retirement with purpose and peace of mind!