NJ Transit building the new, resilient substation at the Bay Head yard
The construction phase of NJ Transit new power substation (replacing the two damaged ones) are advancing at the Bay Head yard on the North Jersey Coast Line.
New Jersey: The construction phase of New Jersey Transit’s (NJ Transit) new power substation are advancing at the Bay Head yard on the North Jersey Coast Line.
The new substation is critical to continuing or rapidly restoring rail service in times of environmental or other disasters.
“NJ Transit is working to ensure that our entire transit system is resilient enough to meet the needs of our customers who depend on us, particularly following extreme weather events,” said NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett. “This new substation can withstand storms stronger than Hurricane Sandy, allowing rail service to continue to operate or be restored quickly to keep New Jersey moving safely and reliably.”
The new substation, funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is replacing two existing Bay Head yard substations damaged during Superstorm Sandy. It will not only be protectively encased but will also be elevated above anticipated saltwater storm surges and flooding levels.
In addition to the hardened substation, redundancy will be provided by a new backup generator and a connection to the public electric grid to ensure ongoing service.
Source: Mass Transit