A hundred years ago | Imperial Indian mail
This archival piece from 1926 highlights the introduction of the 'Imperial Indian Mail,' a luxury train service connecting Calcutta and Bombay. The article details the construction of these trains, emphasizing their modern design and comfort for long-distance travel.
Why it matters
It provides historical context on the development of India's railway infrastructure and the evolution of luxury travel in the early 20th century.
As there was no issue dated October 15, 1926, from the issue dated October 14, 1926
The following is from “The Statesman” of the 13th: A new era as regards comfortable and expedient long-distance railway travelling in India will commence next month, when the East Indian Railway Overland mail train will be replaced by a magnificent train, the Imperial Indian Mail, which, with its handsome colour design of Royal blue and gold, will undoubtedly attract admiring attention throughout its journey from Calcutta to Bombay and vice versa.
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