Ministry of Communications
India Post Extends 24 Speed Post Network Beyond Metro Cities, Adds 27 New Lanes in Maharashtra
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The Department of Posts, Maharashtra Circle, has expanded its premium 24 Speed Post service beyond the existing metro-to-metro network by introducing 27 new lanes, comprising 25 for documents and 2 for parcels. The initiative is designed to provide faster, time-bound delivery for retail and bulk customers across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Nagpur. Previously, the service linked six major metropolitan cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The new expansion features specific outbound, inbound, and parcel routes managed through designated booking and delivery post offices.