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The Kansas City Streetcar's Main Street Extension has entered full-service simulated testing as crews prepare for the launch of passenger operations.

The Main Street extension will connect the existing downtown streetcar loop to additional destinations when passenger service begins in October.

While the extended route may appear ready for riders, the Kansas City Streetcar Authority is currently conducting what officials describe as a "dress rehearsal" to fine-tune operations before opening day. This will continue for the next month.

The simulated service allows operators to set run times and monitor spacing between streetcars.

Lauren Krutty, director of operations and planning for KC Streetcar, explained streetcars stop at platforms for 10-20 second

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