The wire in the Catenary from which the Pantograph collects current is called?

The wire in the Catenary from which the Pantograph collects current is called?

• A. Contact Wire
• B. Messenger Wire
• C. Ground Wire
• D. Shield Wire

Answer: (A)

The pantograph collects current from the live conductor in the overhead line, called the contact wire. This wire is the current-carrying element positioned for the pantograph to touch. The messenger wire above it provides support and keeps the contact wire in place, but does not carry the train’s power. Ground and shield wires serve protective roles (grounding and lightning protection) and are not used for current collection.

The pantograph collects current from the live conductor in the overhead line, called the contact wire. This wire is the current-carrying element positioned for the pantograph to touch. The messenger wire above it provides support and keeps the contact wire in place, but does not carry the train’s power. Ground and shield wires serve protective roles (grounding and lightning protection) and are not used for current collection.