Kansas City's new Toy Train Streetcar extension hires guards amid security concerns for 2025 launch.

The Kansas City Toy Train Streetcar extension, set to open in 2025, is raising security concerns as it passes through rougher neighborhoods. To address these concerns, the KC Streetcar Authority has hired four armed guards from Titan Protection, trained by the Kansas City Police Department. The guards will enforce a code of conduct, prohibiting smoking, pets, and weapons onboard. The extension's success is crucial as federal funds run out, and it relies on taxpayer subsidies and small business support.

November 26, 2024
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