Overview
N94 TPSS9 Hunter Mill Road is a substation in the United States, operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. It is part of the electrical infrastructure supporting the transit system.
N94 TPSS9 Hunter Mill Road is a substation located in the United States, specifically serving the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This facility is part of the electrical infrastructure that powers the transit network, including the Metrorail system. The substation is operational and plays a key role in ensuring reliable power supply for transit operations. The substation operates at voltage levels of 34500 V and 750 V, indicating a dual-voltage configuration typical for traction power substations. Such facilities are critical for converting high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages suitable for train operations. The regulatory context includes compliance with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for grid interconnection, as well as local utility requirements. As part of WMATA's infrastructure, this substation supports the electrified rail network in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Its location near Hunter Mill Road in Virginia places it within a suburban environment, serving commuter transit needs. The facility contributes to the reliability and efficiency of the regional transit system, reducing traffic congestion and emissions by enabling electric rail transport.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a suburban area of Virginia, near Hunter Mill Road. Its operation supports electric rail transit, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to automobile travel. The facility's voltage levels and dual-voltage design are typical for traction substations, which are essential for electrified rail systems. The surrounding environment includes residential and commercial areas, and the substation's presence is integrated into the local electrical grid.
Frequently asked questions
N94 TPSS9 Hunter Mill Road is located in the United States, near Hunter Mill Road in Virginia, with coordinates 38.948747, -77.305614.
It is a substation that converts high-voltage electricity to lower voltages for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's rail system, providing traction power for trains.
The substation is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), which runs the public transit system in the Washington, D.C. region.
The substation operates at 34500 V and 750 V, typical for traction power substations that supply electric rail systems.
As part of the US electrical grid, this substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for interconnection and operation.