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What is the timing of speed post?

In India, the post office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, speed post timing is between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Does speed post work 24 hours?

The working hours of the Post office are from 8 am to 4 pm and extended postal facilities like Speed Post, Express Parcel Posts, Acceptance of Telephone Bills among others.

Is speed post travel on Sunday?

Ans- In normal days ,speed Post does not provide delivery on Sundays. But on special cases like festival seasons like rakee, new year special delivery will be provided on Sundays as well.

How speed post is delivered in India?

Insert the letter/courier into it, seal the envelope, and write ‘speed post’ on the top of the envelope. Write the receiver’s name, address, and contact details on the left side of the envelope. Next, mention your details like name and address on the right side. Handover the courier to the speed post staff.

Does India Post deliver after 5pm?

From next week, India Post will start the delivery of e-commerce goods during late afternoon and early evening till 8 pm in Mumbai. Postmen will deliver parcels through a mechanised delivery process on a pilot basis. After this, even speed post letters will be delivered till 8 pm.

Is there a Saturday postal delivery?

Royal Mail will deliver and collect your post every working day, and on Saturdays.

What is the timings of the speed post in Railway Mail?

The speed post can be booked during night time in major Railway Mail service which are located in railway premises. the timing may vary between the offices. The timing mostly between 20.00 to 06.00 There is no extra late fee for the speed post. In case of register letter booked during…

Is there a speed post counter in a railway station?

Yes. Speed Post counters are alloted to those major Railway Stations, where RMS (Railway Mail Service), the logistics wing of India Post is situated. These RMS are not found at every Railway Station. As, Train timings associated with any RMS are usually distributed round the clock, round the year.

What is the difference between Speed Post and RMS in India?

RMS wing of India Post works 24 x 7 and arrange transportation of all types of mails through Trains and Flights. Mostly it is situated in premises of Railways. Whereas Speed Post services is one of premium product of India Post. RMS (Railway Mail Service) is a part of Department of Posts India.

Are the speed post counters at RMS always open on holidays?

So, the office of the RMS might observe 17 holidays in a year, but the mail office (the part where article/mail processing are done for real) stays open even on holidays. So, literally, Speed Post counters at RMS’ are always open. They mostly work in three shifts. There is a gap of 30 minutes in betw… (more)