Tram system guide: unlocking stations and fast facility travel

Field Complaint

Running between sectors takes forever. How do I unlock the tram stations?

Validated Response

Stop running everywhere like it is cardio day and unlock the tram system. There are multiple tram lines that begin and end in Office Sector Level 1 and Level 2, and the office tram leads to six destinations. Some stations are locked and require the Tram Station Key — get the blueprint from The Blacksmith in Manufacturing West, the same guy who gives you the Keypad Hacker Tier 2. There are three locked stations you need to open: Manufacturing West near the Digsite, Cascade Laboratories Lobby, and one other. The catch is you must physically reach each station deeper in the facility to unlock it — no shortcuts here. The Lab Sector has two stops but the second tram is locked, requiring a deep dive through the labs to reach it. There is a shortcut available in the Labs if you know the route. The Hydroplant Sector has a station after you progress through that area. Once unlocked, trams make all travel between sectors instant and safe from enemies, which is a massive quality-of-life upgrade when you are hauling materials between Manufacturing and Office. Prioritize unlocking the Manufacturing West station first since that is where The Blacksmith and the forklift are — you will be making that trip constantly.

Summary

Trams turn a 5-minute dangerous run into a 10-second safe trip. Unlock the stations by physically reaching each one.

Prerequisites

• Get the Tram Station Key blueprint from The Blacksmith in Manufacturing West
• Progress far enough to reach each locked tram station physically
• Have a Keypad Hacker matching the security level of tram access doors

Recommended Loadout

• Tram Station Key blueprint
• Keypad Hacker for security doors along the route
• Basic survival gear for the deep dive to reach each station

Step-by-Step Route

1. Talk to The Blacksmith in Manufacturing West to get the Tram Station Key blueprint
2. Craft the Tram Station Key at a powered Crafting Bench
3. Reach each locked tram station by foot first — you cannot unlock what you cannot reach
4. Three locked stations: Manufacturing West near Digsite, Cascade Laboratories Lobby, and one other
5. Once a station is unlocked, you can travel there instantly and safely from any connected station
6. Lab Sector has two tram stops, but the second one requires a fairly deep dive to reach — a shortcut exists
7. The Hydroplant Sector also has a tram station accessible after progressing through the area

Common Mistakes

• Expecting to unlock tram stations remotely — you must physically walk there first
• Ignoring the Tram Station Key blueprint because trams seem unnecessary early on
• Forgetting that some tram doors require higher-tier Keypad Hackers to access the approach route