OHLE
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007143
Overhead Line Equipment, the system of overhead wires used to supply electricity to electric trains, trams, and trolleybuses. This infrastructure consists of catenary wires, contact wires, and supporting structures that deliver power to the vehicle's pantograph. It is a common method for railway electrification in many parts of the world.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-007143 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Synonyms | OLE |
| See also | Pantograph |
| Translations | German: OHLE; Spanish: OHLE; French: OHLE |
Record as JSON
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"translations": {
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"es": "OHLE",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ohle/"
}
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