NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION
SubstationNew Jersey · PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO
At a glance
NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION is an electric transmission substation in New Jersey, on PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 4 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100018 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 4.5 mi |
| #105553 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 7.9 mi |
| #174768 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
| #174769 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAINEY | Substation-Adjacent | NY | New York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 72.2 |
| SAYREVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Middlesex County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 71.3 |
| Charles Poletti | Brownfield | NY | New York | 138 kV | 883 MW | 4.3 yrs | 71.2 |
| SEWAREN | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Richmond County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 70.3 |
| UNKNOWN172520 | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Hudson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN132611 | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Richmond County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 69.7 |
| FARRAGUT | Substation-Adjacent | NY | New York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.3 |
| GOWANUS | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Kings County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO. Their combined recorded length is about 14.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 69 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in New York County, Middlesex County, New York, Richmond County. The New Jersey average across 1,055 scored sites is 55.2. 160 of those New Jersey sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 14.1 miles.
Who owns NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION belong to PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION substation located?
NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION is in New Jersey at 40.7455, -74.1027. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New York County, Middlesex County, New York.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION. The highest-scoring is RAINEY at 72/100. Across New Jersey, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “NJT MEADOWLANDS RAIL SUBSTAION substation, New Jersey”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-jersey/njt-meadowlands-rail-substaion-25192a02 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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