Feeder line (network)
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