The old name of the Golden Temple Mail was Frontier Mail.
History of the Frontier Mail
The train, now known as the Golden Temple Mail, operated under the name Frontier Mail until September 1996. This historic train service derived its original name from its route prior to the Partition of India, when it would extend its journey up to Peshawar, which was located on India's frontier with Afghanistan.
Key facts about its naming history:
- Old Name: Frontier Mail
- Renaming Year: September 1996
- Origin of Old Name: The train ran to Peshawar, on the frontier with Afghanistan, before the Partition of India.
The Frontier Mail was renowned for its punctuality and service, becoming a legendary train in Indian railway history. Its renaming to Golden Temple Mail reflected a change in focus and route after the significant geopolitical shifts and the importance of connecting to Amritsar, home of the Golden Temple.
