Is this a thing? Because I didn't know this is a thing.
> Is this a thing? <
Yes. Many railroads have their own police forces. They are not security guards, but certified police officers. I knew one such guy. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railway.
“Is this a thing? Because I didn’t know this is a thing.”
Oh yes. They’re armed and are usually pretty tough on thieves, vandals and trespassers.