THE RMT union claimed victory today in its campaign to protect the Transport for London (TfL) Pension Fund after plans to change the scheme were scrapped.

TfL also confirmed that the pension review management team has been disbanded.

The union hailed this success as the result of years of determined campaigning, including seven consecutive strike ballots and six days of all-grades strike action.

The decision means that all pension benefits remain intact — continuing to be based on final salary, retirement remains at 60 with no penalties, and pension increases remain linked to RPI rather than the lower CPI inflation measure.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “This is a huge victory for our members who showed tremendous tenacity to stand together to defend their pensions.

“We were told these cuts were inevitable, but our members’ determination has ensured that these attacks on pensions have been thwarted.”

Mr Lynch said the union would remain ready to act against any future threats to pensions or working conditions.

“This win proves that when workers are organised and willing to take strike action, they can defeat even the most determined attacks on their rights and living standards,” he said.