Linjaston

Linjaston is a Finnish noun meaning “line system” or “line network.” The genitive form linjaston is used to refer to the line network of a particular system. In technical and planning contexts, linjaston denotes the interconnected set of lines that together form a network, rather than individual lines.

In practice, the term is applied across several fields. In electrical and energy networks, linjaston describes the arrangement and capacity of transmission and distribution lines that connect generation sources, substations, and consumers. In public transportation, linjaston refers to the collection of routes, services, and their interconnections that constitute a city or regional transit network. In manufacturing and logistics, linjaston can describe the layout and flow of production lines within a facility or across sites, highlighting how lines are coordinated to move materials and products.

Etymology and usage notes: linjaston derives from linja meaning “line” with the -sto suffix forming a collective noun, and the genitive ending -n. The term is used mainly in Finnish-language technical literature and planning documents and is not commonly encountered as a standalone international term.

See also: linja, linjastot, verkko, infrastruktuuri.