diff --git a/_maps/map_files/Birdshot/birdshot.dmm b/_maps/map_files/Birdshot/birdshot.dmm
index 93dcf7fa11b..17239304e83 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/Birdshot/birdshot.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/Birdshot/birdshot.dmm
@@ -19967,6 +19967,9 @@
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/smart/manifold4w/scrubbers/hidden/layer2,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/smart/manifold4w/supply/hidden/layer4,
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier{
+	configured_transport_id = "bird_2"
+	},
 /turf/open/floor/iron,
 /area/station/maintenance/department/medical/central)
 "hic" = (
@@ -38174,6 +38177,13 @@
 "nCH" = (
 /turf/closed/wall/r_wall,
 /area/station/security)
+"nCL" = (
+/obj/effect/mapping_helpers/broken_floor,
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier{
+	configured_transport_id = "bird_2"
+	},
+/turf/open/floor/iron,
+/area/station/maintenance/port/aft)
 "nCR" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line,
@@ -39094,6 +39104,12 @@
 /obj/machinery/camera/autoname/directional/south,
 /turf/open/floor/iron,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/dock)
+"nTy" = (
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier{
+	configured_transport_id = "bird_1"
+	},
+/turf/open/floor/plating,
+/area/station/security/tram)
 "nTz" = (
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/tile/yellow/anticorner/contrasted,
 /obj/machinery/chem_dispenser{
@@ -86835,7 +86851,7 @@ dwa
 dBr
 eWB
 lzM
-aFR
+nTy
 mnb
 cDt
 xpV
@@ -91471,7 +91487,7 @@ trp
 trp
 trp
 trp
-nFu
+nCL
 xqd
 xul
 trp
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/tramstation/tramstation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/tramstation/tramstation.dmm
index 6db0f6b6efc..8aab047a7de 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/tramstation/tramstation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/tramstation/tramstation.dmm
@@ -4436,6 +4436,7 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/siding/thinplating/corner{
 	dir = 4
 	},
+/obj/machinery/airalarm/directional/north,
 /turf/open/floor/iron,
 /area/station/hallway/primary/tram/center)
 "aEn" = (
@@ -25158,6 +25159,16 @@
 	},
 /turf/open/floor/glass/reinforced,
 /area/station/science/genetics)
+"hXW" = (
+/obj/effect/turf_decal/trimline/red/filled/line{
+	dir = 1
+	},
+/obj/effect/turf_decal/trimline/neutral/filled/warning{
+	dir = 1
+	},
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier,
+/turf/open/floor/iron,
+/area/station/hallway/primary/tram/right)
 "hYd" = (
 /obj/structure/lattice/catwalk,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/smart/simple/green/visible,
@@ -48464,6 +48475,7 @@
 "qfQ" = (
 /obj/structure/cable,
 /obj/machinery/power/apc/auto_name/directional/east,
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier,
 /turf/open/floor/catwalk_floor,
 /area/station/hallway/primary/tram/right)
 "qfS" = (
@@ -52307,6 +52319,16 @@
 	},
 /turf/open/floor/iron,
 /area/station/commons/dorms)
+"rxI" = (
+/obj/effect/turf_decal/trimline/neutral/filled/line{
+	dir = 1
+	},
+/obj/structure/cable,
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/smart/manifold4w/supply/hidden/layer4,
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/smart/manifold4w/scrubbers/hidden/layer2,
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier,
+/turf/open/floor/iron,
+/area/station/hallway/primary/tram/left)
 "rxN" = (
 /obj/machinery/photocopier,
 /obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet/directional/north,
@@ -58208,7 +58230,7 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/trimline/neutral/filled/line{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/airalarm/directional/north,
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier,
 /turf/open/floor/iron,
 /area/station/hallway/primary/tram/center)
 "tBa" = (
@@ -154215,7 +154237,7 @@ aQO
 aQO
 aQO
 aQO
-qhM
+rxI
 nYq
 yiM
 cFs
@@ -167835,7 +167857,7 @@ izU
 izU
 izU
 izU
-hce
+izU
 tAL
 sOD
 izU
@@ -170405,7 +170427,7 @@ izU
 izU
 izU
 izU
-izU
+hce
 aEm
 gnK
 izU
@@ -180943,7 +180965,7 @@ jnJ
 ged
 whL
 vUE
-aEz
+hXW
 yeB
 ipC
 seR
diff --git a/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_controller.dm b/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_controller.dm
index ab6838c49ea..5665755520e 100644
--- a/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_controller.dm
+++ b/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_controller.dm
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@
 /datum/transport_controller/linear/tram/Destroy()
 	paired_cabinet = null
 	set_status_code(SYSTEM_FAULT, TRUE)
+	SEND_SIGNAL(SStransport, COMSIG_TRANSPORT_ACTIVE, src, FALSE, controller_status, travel_direction, destination_platform)
 	tram_registration.active = FALSE
 	SSblackbox.record_feedback("amount", "tram_destroyed", 1)
 	SSpersistence.save_tram_history(specific_transport_id)
@@ -528,6 +529,7 @@
 	paired_cabinet = null
 	log_transport("TC: [specific_transport_id] received QDEL from controller cabinet.")
 	set_status_code(SYSTEM_FAULT, TRUE)
+	send_transport_active_signal()
 
 /**
  * Tram malfunction random event. Set comm error, increase tram lethality.
@@ -686,8 +688,8 @@
 	integrity_failure = 0.25
 	layer = SIGN_LAYER
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_TCOMMS)
-	idle_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_IDLE_CONSUMPTION * 4.8
-	active_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_ACTIVE_CONSUMPTION * 4.8
+	idle_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_IDLE_CONSUMPTION * 0.25
+	power_channel = AREA_USAGE_ENVIRON
 	var/datum/transport_controller/linear/tram/controller_datum
 	/// If the cover is open
 	var/cover_open = FALSE
@@ -742,6 +744,9 @@
 
 	return CONTEXTUAL_SCREENTIP_SET
 
+/obj/machinery/transport/tram_controller/update_current_power_usage()
+	return // We get power from area rectifiers
+
 /obj/machinery/transport/tram_controller/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	. += span_notice("The door appears to be [cover_locked ? "locked. Swipe an ID card to unlock" : "unlocked. Swipe an ID card to lock"].")
diff --git a/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_controls.dm b/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_controls.dm
index 2ecdad304bb..db8fe767155 100644
--- a/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_controls.dm
+++ b/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_controls.dm
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
 	density = FALSE
 	max_integrity = 400
 	integrity_failure = 0.1
+	power_channel = AREA_USAGE_ENVIRON
+	idle_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_IDLE_CONSUMPTION * 0.25
 	armor_type = /datum/armor/transport_machinery
 	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/computer/tram_controls
 	light_color = COLOR_BLUE_LIGHT
@@ -64,6 +66,9 @@
 	if(tram)
 		RegisterSignal(SStransport, COMSIG_TRANSPORT_ACTIVE, PROC_REF(update_display))
 
+/obj/machinery/computer/tram_controls/update_current_power_usage()
+	return // We get power from area rectifiers
+
 /**
  * Finds the tram from the console
  *
diff --git a/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_power.dm b/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_power.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..ff0251e9090
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_power.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier
+	name = "tram power rectifier"
+	desc = "An electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) for powering the tram."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/tram/tram_controllers.dmi'
+	icon_state = "rectifier"
+	idle_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_IDLE_CONSUMPTION * 11.4
+	active_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_ACTIVE_CONSUMPTION * 114
+	power_channel = AREA_USAGE_ENVIRON
+	anchored = TRUE
+	density = FALSE
+	armor_type = /datum/armor/transport_module
+	resistance_flags = LAVA_PROOF | FIRE_PROOF | UNACIDABLE | ACID_PROOF
+	max_integrity = 750
+	pixel_y = 32
+	/// The tram platform we're connected to and providing power
+	var/obj/effect/landmark/transport/nav_beacon/tram/platform/connected_platform
+
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	return INITIALIZE_HINT_LATELOAD
+
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier/LateInitialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	RegisterSignal(SStransport, COMSIG_TRANSPORT_ACTIVE, PROC_REF(power_tram))
+	find_platform()
+
+/**
+ * The mapper should have placed the rectifier in the area containing the station, the object will search for a landmark within
+ * its control area and set its idle position.
+ */
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier/proc/find_platform()
+	var/area/my_area = get_area(src)
+	for(var/obj/effect/landmark/transport/nav_beacon/tram/platform/candidate_platform in SStransport.nav_beacons[configured_transport_id])
+		if(get_area(candidate_platform) == my_area)
+			connected_platform = candidate_platform
+			RegisterSignal(connected_platform, COMSIG_QDELETING, PROC_REF(on_landmark_qdel))
+			log_transport("[id_tag]: Power rectifier linked to landmark [connected_platform.name]")
+			return
+
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier/proc/power_tram(datum/source, datum/transport_controller/linear/tram/controller, controller_active, controller_status, travel_direction, obj/effect/landmark/transport/nav_beacon/tram/platform/destination_platform)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(controller_active && destination_platform == connected_platform)
+		update_use_power(ACTIVE_POWER_USE)
+	else
+		update_use_power(IDLE_POWER_USE)
+
+	update_appearance()
+
+/**
+ * Update the lights based on the rectifier status.
+ */
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier/update_overlays()
+	. = ..()
+
+	if(machine_stat & NOPOWER)
+		. += mutable_appearance(icon, "rec-power-0")
+		. += emissive_appearance(icon, "rec-power-0", src, alpha = src.alpha)
+		return
+
+	. += mutable_appearance(icon, "rec-power-1")
+	. += emissive_appearance(icon, "rec-power-1", src, alpha = src.alpha)
+
+	var/is_active = use_power == ACTIVE_POWER_USE
+	. += mutable_appearance(icon, "rec-active-[is_active]")
+	. += emissive_appearance(icon, "rec-active-[is_active]", src, alpha = src.alpha)
+
+/**
+ * Clear reference to the connected landmark if it gets destroyed.
+ */
+/obj/machinery/transport/power_rectifier/proc/on_landmark_qdel()
+	log_transport("[id_tag]: Power rectifier received QDEL from landmark [connected_platform.name]")
+	connected_platform = null
diff --git a/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_signals.dm b/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_signals.dm
index 9e297e8e829..904bb162c45 100644
--- a/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_signals.dm
+++ b/code/modules/transport/tram/tram_signals.dm
@@ -10,13 +10,13 @@
 	integrity_failure = 0.25
 	light_range = 2
 	light_power = 0.7
-	idle_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_IDLE_CONSUMPTION * 2.4
-	active_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_ACTIVE_CONSUMPTION * 0.48
+	idle_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_IDLE_CONSUMPTION * 3.6
+	active_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_ACTIVE_CONSUMPTION * 0.72
 	anchored = TRUE
 	density = FALSE
 	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/machine/crossing_signal
 	// pointless if it only takes 2 seconds to cross but updates every 2 seconds
-	subsystem_type = /datum/controller/subsystem/processing/transport
+	subsystem_type = /datum/controller/subsystem/processing/fastprocess
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_BABY_BLUE
 	/// green, amber, or red for tram, blue if it's emag, tram missing, etc.
 	var/signal_state = XING_STATE_MALF
@@ -74,8 +74,7 @@
 	layer = TRAM_SIGNAL_LAYER
 	max_integrity = 250
 	integrity_failure = 0.25
-	idle_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_IDLE_CONSUMPTION * 2.4
-	active_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_ACTIVE_CONSUMPTION * 0.74
+	idle_power_usage = BASE_MACHINE_IDLE_CONSUMPTION * 3.6
 	anchored = TRUE
 	density = FALSE
 	light_range = 1.5
@@ -308,13 +307,14 @@
  * Returns whether we are still processing.
  */
 /obj/machinery/transport/crossing_signal/proc/update_operating()
-	use_power(idle_power_usage)
 	update_appearance()
 	// Immediately process for snappy feedback
 	var/should_process = process() != PROCESS_KILL
 	if(should_process)
+		update_use_power(ACTIVE_POWER_USE)
 		begin_processing()
 		return
+	update_use_power(IDLE_POWER_USE)
 	end_processing()
 
 /obj/machinery/transport/crossing_signal/process()
@@ -328,8 +328,6 @@
 		set_signal_state(XING_STATE_MALF, force = !is_operational)
 		return PROCESS_KILL
 
-	use_power(active_power_usage)
-
 	var/obj/structure/transport/linear/tram_part = tram.return_closest_platform_to(src)
 
 	if(QDELETED(tram_part))
@@ -499,7 +497,7 @@
 	icon_state = "sensor-base"
 	desc = "Uses an infrared beam to detect passing trams. Works when paired with a sensor on the other side of the track."
 	layer = TRAM_RAIL_LAYER
-	use_power = 0
+	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
 	circuit = /obj/item/circuitboard/machine/guideway_sensor
 	/// Sensors work in a married pair
 	var/datum/weakref/paired_sensor
diff --git a/code/modules/transport/transport_module.dm b/code/modules/transport/transport_module.dm
index 7a7facea1b3..7a57529b8ff 100644
--- a/code/modules/transport/transport_module.dm
+++ b/code/modules/transport/transport_module.dm
@@ -931,8 +931,6 @@
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(clear_turfs), turfs, iterations), 1)
 
 /obj/structure/transport/linear/tram/proc/estop_throw(throw_direction)
-	if(prob(50))
-		do_sparks(2, FALSE, src)
 	for(var/mob/living/passenger in transport_contents)
 		to_chat(passenger, span_userdanger("The tram comes to a sudden, grinding stop!"))
 		var/throw_target = get_edge_target_turf(src, throw_direction)
diff --git a/icons/obj/tram/tram_controllers.dmi b/icons/obj/tram/tram_controllers.dmi
index 93462e0b41e..aea1f691af2 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/tram/tram_controllers.dmi and b/icons/obj/tram/tram_controllers.dmi differ
diff --git a/tgstation.dme b/tgstation.dme
index 270a74ffa35..cc526cfe433 100644
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -5816,6 +5816,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\transport\tram\tram_doors.dm"
 #include "code\modules\transport\tram\tram_floors.dm"
 #include "code\modules\transport\tram\tram_machinery.dm"
+#include "code\modules\transport\tram\tram_power.dm"
 #include "code\modules\transport\tram\tram_remote.dm"
 #include "code\modules\transport\tram\tram_signals.dm"
 #include "code\modules\transport\tram\tram_structures.dm"