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Kansas City Southern

A Class I railroad in the United States connecting the central U.S. with Mexico, acquired by Canadian Pacific Railway in 2023.

Last updated August 20, 2026

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Overview

Kansas City Southern was a Class I railroad in the United States, founded in 1887 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Its network spanned the central U.S. and Mexico, serving as a vital link for trade between the two countries. In 2021, Canadian Pacific Railway announced its acquisition, which was completed in 2023, forming Canadian Pacific Kansas City.

Products and positioning

Major North American railroad specializing in cross-border freight.

Product categories. rail freight transportation

Recent events

  • KCS announces partnership to develop vehicle distribution center in central Mexico[1]

    Reported:

    Kansas City Southern said it will collaborate with Suministros Industriales Potosinos and TransDevelopment Group to develop the Central Bajío Vehicle Distribution Center near Celaya, Mexico.

  • Kansas City Southern terminates Canadian National merger agreement[2]

    Reported:

    Kansas City Southern terminated its merger agreement with Canadian National Railway after determining that Canadian Pacific's proposal remained a superior proposal.

  • Kansas City Southern terminates Canadian Pacific merger agreement[3]

    Reported:

    Kansas City Southern terminated its merger agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway after determining that Canadian National Railway’s proposal remained a superior proposal. KCS paid CP a $700 million breakup fee, to be reimbursed by CN.

  • Kansas City Southern enters merger agreement with Canadian National[3]

    Reported:

    Kansas City Southern entered into a merger agreement with Canadian National Railway after determining CN’s proposal remained a superior proposal. Under the terms, each KCS common share would be exchanged for $200 in cash and 1.129 CN common shares.

  • Canadian Pacific agrees to acquire Kansas City Southern[4]

    Reported:

    Canadian Pacific Railway agreed to acquire Kansas City Southern for US$25 billion. The article says the combined entity is planned to be named Canadian Pacific Kansas City and listed under the CPKC ticker.

  • Unconfirmed

    Kansas City Southern receives 2020 Quest for Quality award[5]

    Kansas City Southern announced that Logistics Management magazine recognized it with a 2020 Quest for Quality award. Kansas City Southern Railway was named the Rail/Intermodal Service Provider winner for On-Time Performance and Customer Service and tied for the top spot in Equipment and Operations.

  • Kansas City Southern withdraws financial outlook[6]

    Reported:

    Kansas City Southern withdrew its previously provided outlook for revenue, volume, operating ratio and earnings per share, citing economic uncertainty caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. It also revised its capital expenditure guidance to about $450 million.

  • Kansas City Southern deploys CloudMoyo across its U.S. and Mexico operations[7]

    Reported:

    Kansas City Southern deployed CloudMoyo across all its operations in Mexico and the United States. The solution is intended to support railroad safety and regulatory compliance.

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