US Railway mail service

The Railway Mail Service, established 84 years ago, is responsible for sorting and distributing 90% of all mail as it travels across US cities. Currently, over 3,000 railway post offices are operational, staffed by more than 25,000 full-time clerks.

What percentage of all mail is carried by the Railway Mail Service?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

How many years ago was the Railway Mail Service established?

• 120 years ago

• 50 years ago

• 100 years ago

• 84 years ago

What is the primary function of the Railway Mail Service?

• To manage railway stations

• To transport passengers

• To sort and distribute mail

• To deliver packages

How many railway post offices are in operation today?

• 1,000

• 4,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

How many full-time clerks are employed by the Railway Mail Service?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 25,000

• 20,000