For KCS, “meaningful sequential improvement”

An operating ratio of 65.2% combined with diluted earnings per share of $1.20 resulted in a slightly improved third-quarter 2015 for Kansas City Southern (KCS), the railroad reported on Oct. 16, 2015.

KCS releases 2014 Sustainability Report

Kansas City Southern (KCS) has published its annual Sustainability Report covering the company’s activities in 2014, the company reported Oct. 13, 2015. The report is now available on the railroad’s new customer-driven website www.kcsouthern.com in the Corporate Responsibility and Investors section. It highlights the company’s position and progress on social, environmental and economic topics.

KCS launches new customer-driven website

Kansas City Southern (KCS) has launched a new and improved www.kcsouthern.com for The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) and Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (KCSM), the railroad announced Oct. 5, 2015. In addition to refreshing the look in a new, mobile-friendly format, website users have access to new tools, resources and navigation to help them quickly find what they need.

KCS to invest $7.5 million in Mississippi rail lines

Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced Oct. 1, 2015 that its principal U.S. subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR), will invest approximately $7.5 million in 2015 on construction and improvement projects on its Aberdeen Branch between West Point and Aberdeen, Miss. and its Tuscaloosa Subdivision between Artesia and Columbus, Miss. These projects will help grow capacity, as well as maintain and enhance safety on KCS’ crossborder network, the railroad says.

KCS opens new Texas intermodal terminal

Kansas City Southern (KCS) on July 30, 2015, celebrated the dedication of its new, state-of-the-art intermodal terminal in Wylie, Tex., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included the attendance of local public officials. After 12 months of construction, the more than $64 million terminal opened for operations on July 13.

KCS to invest $15.6 million in Missouri rail line

Kansas City Southern’s (KCS) U.S. subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) will invest approximately $15.6 million in 2015 on construction and improvement projects on the segment of the Pittsburg Subdivision line from Kansas City to Stotesbury, Mo., the company announced on May 12, 2015.

KCS reports flat first quarter

A 1% decrease in overall revenue combined with a 1% increase in carload volume compared to the prior-year period produced relatively flat first-quarter 2015 financial results for Kansas City Southern’s combined North American operations.

Rail stocks slide following KCS outlook downgrade

Railroad stocks slid precipitously on Monday, March 23, 2015, pulling down the broader transport sector, after Kansas City Southern, citing the negative effects of lower oil prices and continued weakness in the Mexican peso, downgraded its full-year outlook.

KCS names Jarboe Vice President Mechanical Operations

Kansas City Southern has named Gary W. Jarboe Vice President Mechanical Operations for Kansas City Southern Railway (KCSR), closely coordinating with the leadership of Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (KCSM). Jarboe, based in Kansas City, reports to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dave R. Ebbrecht.
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Mexico to its rail franchisees: “Yanqui go home”

At the turn of the 20th century, seven-term Mexican President Porfirio Diaz is cited as having complained, “Poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States.”
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