Feeder line (network)

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A diagram of a hierarchical communications network. Feeder lines (in red) provide communication with important nodes.

A feeder line is a peripheral route or branch in a

hierarchical network
.

In

trunk line
.

In

electric distribution network
, usually a radial circuit of intermediate voltage.

The concept of feeder lines is also important in

public transportation. The term is particularly used in US air travel and rail transport
. Efficient, high-capacity routes connect important nodes while feeder lines connect these nodes to departure and destination points.

See also