overhead wires
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Undergrounding electric wires can cost more than $6 million per mile, according to the state Public Utilities Commission, far more than building overhead wires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
A LINE: Bus shuttles replace trains in both directions between the Southwest Museum and Fillmore stations due to wind damage to overhead wires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
Battery-powered trains would save rail operators the cost of installing overhead wires on unelectrified tracks, which are found throughout the UK.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024
Beyond that, the overhead wires will be replaced in west London.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2024
Thin ribbons of bright paper volleyed rocket-wise from table to table and fell in festoons from overhead wires.
From Destiny by Buck, Charles Neville
