also: がせん
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
overhead power line; aerial wiring
Only with reading かせん
Refers to overhead cables for electricity transmission or distribution. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean installing or stringing such lines.
台風で架線が切れて、停電になった。
The overhead power line was cut by the typhoon, causing a blackout.
新しい送電
Construction to install overhead lines on the new transmission route has begun.
noun
overhead line (for trains, trams, etc.); overhead wire
Specifically the overhead contact wire for electric railways, trams, or trolleybuses. Often used in railway contexts.
電車のパンタグラフが架線に接触している。
The train's pantograph is in contact with the overhead wire.
架線の張り替え作業のため、終日運休となります。
Service will be suspended all day due to overhead wire replacement work.