"travelling post office" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: travelling post offices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=travelling post office}} travelling post office (plural travelling post offices)
  1. (rail transport, UK) A type of railway coach designed for the carriage and sorting of mail en route. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Post, Rail transportation Synonyms: TPO [abbreviation], mail car [US]

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