Kansas City Southern Railway Company

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:acquired gptkb:Panama_Canal_Railway_Company
gptkbp:acquisition_year gptkb:2010
gptkbp:benefits Comprehensive health plans
gptkbp:cargo_types Intermodal, automotive, and agricultural products
gptkbp:ceo gptkb:Patrick_J._Ottensmeyer
gptkbp:community_engagement Active participation in local events
gptkbp:community_involvement Support for local charities
gptkbp:community_programs Educational scholarships for employees' children
gptkbp:community_support Funding for local projects
gptkbp:customer_base Diverse industries including automotive and agriculture
gptkbp:customer_feedback Regular surveys conducted
gptkbp:customer_support Dedicated support teams
gptkbp:employees approximately 7,000
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sustainability initiatives in place
gptkbp:financial_performance Consistent growth over the years
gptkbp:financial_reports Publicly available quarterly reports
gptkbp:financial_stability Strong balance sheet
gptkbp:founded 1887
gptkbp:future_plans Expansion of rail services
gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives Programs to promote workforce diversity
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Kansas_City,_Missouri
gptkbp:historical_achievement Acquisition of the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company in 1997
gptkbp:historical_impact Significant role in U. S.-Mexico trade
gptkbp:historical_significance First railroad to connect the U. S. and Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kansas City Southern Railway Company
gptkbp:industry Transportation and logistics
gptkbp:investment Upgrading rail infrastructure
gptkbp:investment_focus Infrastructure improvements
gptkbp:investment_strategy Positive growth projections
gptkbp:is_a_route_for Kansas City to Laredo
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Michael_R._Haverty
gptkbp:market_position Leading rail provider in the southern U. S.
gptkbp:market_share Significant in the southern U. S. region
gptkbp:merged_with gptkb:Texas_Mexican_Railway_Company
gptkbp:notable_event Acquisition of the Texas Mexican Railway in 2005
gptkbp:number_of_tracks 6,000 miles
gptkbp:operates freight rail services
gptkbp:operating_income $300 million (2020)
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:Kansas_City_Southern
gptkbp:part_of North American rail network
gptkbp:partnership Local governments for infrastructure projects
gptkbp:partnerships Various logistics companies
Collaborations with other railroads
gptkbp:rail_safety Regular safety audits
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Federal_Railroad_Administration
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Adheres to federal regulations.
gptkbp:revenue $1.5 billion (2020)
$700 million (2020)
gptkbp:route approximately 6,000 miles
gptkbp:safety Employee training programs
gptkbp:safety_record Above industry average
Improving year over year
gptkbp:service_area United States and Mexico
gptkbp:service_type Intermodal and bulk freight
gptkbp:stock_symbol KSU
gptkbp:strategic_goals Expansion in Mexico
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:Kansas_City_Southern_de_Mexico
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts Reduction of carbon footprint
gptkbp:traded_on gptkb:NYSE
gptkbp:train_types gptkb:railway
gptkbp:training Ongoing professional development programs
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Kansas_City_Southern_Railway_System
gptkbp:type gptkb:Class_I_railroad
gptkbp:user_engagement High levels of employee satisfaction
gptkbp:uses_technology Advanced signaling systems
gptkbp:website www.kcsouthern.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kansas_City_Southern_Railway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5