Kansas City Southern is a railroad with a long history of innovation, perseverance, and resiliency.
With a historic vision to be the first north/south railroad crossing the U.S./Mexico border, Kansas City Southern has been a pioneer in the freight rail industry since 1887.

A company rich with history, the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit is alive and well with KCS employees today. Fueled by innovation and a drive for constant improvement, KCS strives to consistently be the fastest-growing, best-performing, most customer-focused transportation provider in North America.

Learn more about KCS’s history and corporate leadership that contribute to our cross-border shipping advantage. Visit our Culture section to learn about KCS’ Values – a set of beliefs and behaviors that define our company and create a foundation for growth and success for our railroad. Our Community page offers information showing KCS’s commitment to operating our business in a safe, secure, and responsible manner for the benefit of our employees, customers, and communities in the U.S. and Mexico.

Kansas City Southern Vision:
KCS strives to consistently be the fastest-growing, best-performing, most customer-focused transportation provider in North America.

Our Values:
The KCS Culture is a set of values, beliefs and behaviors that define our Company, and create a foundation for our growth and success. Our strong culture and core values will allow KCS to fulfill its Vision and continue to endure in times of stress.
 

• Safety: First and foremost, we will demonstrate a commitment to safety, for ourselves and our fellow employees, customers, contractors and any other guests on our property. At KCS, safety is an obligation, not an option.
• Customer focus: We will recognize that we are in the business of serving customers and will strive to consistently meet or exceed their expectations and deliver on our commitments. We will do what we say we are going to do.
• Communication: We will support an environment of open and honest communication in which transparency of information and diversity of perspective are valued.
• Teamwork: We will encourage and reward initiative and cross-functional teamwork. We will treat our fellow employees, and other business associates, with dignity and respect. Railroading is a team sport!
• Initiative & Innovation: We will nurture an environment which encourages and rewards resourcefulness, innovation and creativity, and where all individuals’ contributions are encouraged and respected.
• Diversity & Civility: We will embrace our cross-cultural heritage and promote a work environment that is inclusive of everyone. We will honor the rights of all individuals to be treated with respect and dignity.

Kansas City Southern is committed to Diversity and Inclusion
KCS has a long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusivity. As embodied in our Vision and Values, we are committed to an inclusive work environment that embraces our cross-cultural heritage and honors the rights of all individuals to be treated with respect and dignity. We believe our focus on diversity and inclusion not only makes KCS a great place to work but also ensures we hire the best people for the job from a diverse pool of candidates.

Strong internal policies help us advance our Values and ensure that employees at KCS feel valued and respected. We expect our employees to exemplify our company Values by treating all individuals with dignity and respect and by promoting a work environment that is inclusive of everyone.