Information about Post Office Collection Times?

Question

I need information about the way the postal collection system operates.

1. What does the day symbol engraved on a metal plate screwed above the post box slot, stand for?

Recently I've noticed that there is a MON, TUE, WED, THU (etc...) plate on Post boxes in the local area. What does the day stand for? Does it stand for when mail is collected during postal strikes? Or does it have a more general use?

2.

Is there available a list of post boxes in Boroughs or Councils, together with collection times listed for the post boxes?

Is this list available on the internet. Or how could I acquire one successfully and straightforwardly without being refused or directed elsewhere?

3. Is it possible to collect mail due to be delivered to your address on X particular day, at any earlier time on that day or the day before. (e.g. can I collect mail due for delivery on Monday, on a Sunday afternoon for example as it is being sorted?

4. When will 2nd class mail service be withdrawn?

Answer 1

The best thing to do, and the easiest thing to do - is post your letter a day before you were going to.

Then it will get there next April . . . or not, as the case may be.

Of course you could always email your letter - but don't forget to stick a stamp in the top right hand corner of your screen.

Answer 2

What is this to do with Railways?

Answer 3

I cannot understand the question as it is a railway category.

Go onto the Post Office web site for your answers

Answer 4

Don't know what to tell ya, my friend...

I just put my outgoing with the proper postage in my box and raise the flag for pick-up...  Next morning it's gone.

The problem is, the thieves take it before the postman can get to it...  We're still workin' on that.