Kansas City Toy Train Streetcar Comeback After Extension Shutdown

Just when donwtowners were starting to realize that the bus moves people more effectively and quickly.

Of course the KC Streetar returns.

Here's the celebration that's mostly amongst all of the local transit activists paid to celebrate this kind of thing with a straight face . . .

"We're excited to be back in service and to bring Kansas City closer to the future of transit with the Main Street Extension," said Tom Gerend, executive director of the KC Streetcar Authority. "We appreciate the community’s patience during the temporary streetcar suspension and are eager to continue serving the downtown area while we make progress on this significant expansion."

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KC Streetcar resumes service ahead of schedule after completion of work for new southern line

The KC Streetcar resumed service on Tuesday after suspending operations on Sept. 30 to complete tie-in work for its Main Street Extension.