Mail

Ans. A mail train is one of the types of Indian Railways that carries passengers and transports postal mail over long and medium distance.

Ans. In relation to its mainstream competitors, mail trains run slower than express and superfast trains while making a lot more stops to pick up passengers. Mail is given priority over passengers along with parcel deliveries.

Ans. Mail train speed could be about 40-55 kilometres/hour, subject to track conditions and topology.

Ans.There are General, Sleeper, AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier, and AC First Class for Mail train travel.

Ans. Some Mail trains have pantry cars while others either offer onboard catering or allow the passengers to buy food on station halts.

Ans. Fares depend on the class of travel and the distance travelled; and are generally cheaper than express and superfast train fares.

Ans. Absolutely. You can book tickets for Mail Trains online on EaseMyTrip’s website or mobile app.

Ans. They do have scheduled operating timings, but punctuality can be affected by some technical factors like tracks, weather conditions, etc. and any related operational delays.

Ans. Mail trains serve as an extensive network connecting rural and remote regions alike, hence becoming the lifeline for people living in areas less efficiently serviced.