The Line's name originated from Gin Drinkers Bay, a former bay in nearby Kwai Chung, New Territories (now reclaimed and part of Kwai Fong).
Linjens navn var afledt af Gin Drinkers Bay, en tidligere bugt i den nærliggende Kwai Chung, New Territories (som nu er opfyldt og en del af Kwai Fong).