What is Overhead lines?
{{about|the transmission of electrical power to public transport vehicles|transmission of bulk electrical power to general consumers|Electric power transmission|powerlines mounted on pylons|overhead power line}} [[Image:Overhead lines, Puidoux.jpg|thumb|right|The outdoor overhead lines of a [[Swiss Federal Railways]] track.]] [[Image:Overhead conductor rails.jpg|thumb|right|Overhead conductor rails inside a building.]] '''Overhead lines''' or '''overhead wires''' are used to transmit [[electrical energy]] to [[tram]]s, [[trolleybus]]es or [[trains]] at a distance from the energy supply point. This may be abbreviated to OHL or OHLE for OverHead Line Equipment. == Related pages == {{commonscat|Overhead lines}} * [[Bow collector]] * [[Pantograph (rail)|Pantograph]] * [[Trolley pole]] * [[Railway electrification]] {{Railway electrification}} {{transport-stub}} [[Category:Rail infrastructure]] [[Category:Rail technologies]] [[Category:Electric rail transport]] [[Category:Green vehicles]] [[Category:Tram technology]]