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Kansas City Southern Mourns the Passing of Former President and CEO David L. Starling

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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Kansas City Southern (KCS) is deeply saddened at the passing of former President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Starling.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) is deeply saddened at the passing of former President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Starling.
  • “On behalf of the entire Kansas City Southern family, we feel shock and profound sadness for the sudden loss of our former leader and friend, Dave Starling.
  • Perhaps even more importantly, Dave was a tremendous mentor to me, and so many others at KCS.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

Kansas City Southern's Shreveport Operation Receives ISO Certification for Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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operation has been International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certified for 14001 (Environmental) and 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety).

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  • operation has been International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certified for 14001 (Environmental) and 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety).
  • "KCS is playing a leading role in the railroad industry of pursuing and securing ISO certification for health, safety and environmental management systems and I'm so proud of the team's efforts to continuously evaluate, measure and improve the safety of our operation for employees, customers and the communities we serve," said KCS vice president health, safety and environmental Kayden Howard.
  • ISO 14001 sets out criteria for implementing an effective environmental management system so that organizations can reduce environmental impact, including pollution and carbon footprint.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

Kansas City Southern Breaks Ground on Second Span of New International Bridge in Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Today, Kansas City Southern (KCS) ceremonially broke ground on both sides of the new International Railroad Bridge spanning the Rio Grande from Laredo, Texas, to Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.

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  • Today, Kansas City Southern (KCS) ceremonially broke ground on both sides of the new International Railroad Bridge spanning the Rio Grande from Laredo, Texas, to Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.
  • This new bridge will be constructed alongside the existing bridge and is estimated for completion by year-end 2024.
  • This new international bridge includes construction of a structure paid for entirely with private KCS funds.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

KCS Certified Premier Sites Reduce Industrial Development Timeline for Prospective Shippers

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today the introduction of KCS Certified Premier Sites.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today the introduction of KCS Certified Premier Sites.
  • "KCS is customer-focused and we strive to be top of mind when shippers need a transportation partner in the industrial development process.
  • As part of our focus on growth, additional KCS Certified Premier Sites will be added as they become available in the near future."
  • KCS Certified Premier Sites can reduce the industrial development timeline by six to nine months mitigating potential up-front risks for projects.

KCS, CP, GATX, Local Rotary Clubs and NASCO Launch 60,000 Tree Challenge North American Boxcar Tour to Help Save the Monarch Butterfly

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Kansas City Southern (KCS), Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP), GATX (NYSE: GATX), Monterrey Metropolitan Rotary Club (Rotary) and NASCO today announced the launch of the Save the Monarch Butterfly 60,000 Tree Challenge North American Boxcar Tour to raise $100,000 USD.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS), Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP), GATX (NYSE: GATX), Monterrey Metropolitan Rotary Club (Rotary) and NASCO today announced the launch of the Save the Monarch Butterfly 60,000 Tree Challenge North American Boxcar Tour to raise $100,000 USD.
  • In support of the 60,000 Tree Challenge, a crowd-funding QR code is featured on the side of the boxcar.
  • In coordination with local Rotary clubs, these events will generate awareness and raise funds to help save the butterfly.
  • NASCO is proud and honored to be part of this international effort to save the iconic symbol of North America the monarch butterfly.

Kansas City Southern Releases “For the Long Haul” Sustainability Report, 2021 Sustainability Data Update

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Kansas City Southern (KCS) has released a 2021 sustainability data update to its sustainability report, For the Long Haul: Delivering Prosperity, Valuing People, Protecting the Planet.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) has released a 2021 sustainability data update to its sustainability report, For the Long Haul: Delivering Prosperity, Valuing People, Protecting the Planet.
  • We are proud to share 2021 updates to our sustainability report, which demonstrate our focus on safety, environmentally responsible operations and employee engagement.
  • 2021 Sustainability Data Update Highlights:
    KCS greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science-Based Target initiative.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

Kansas City Southern Announces Agreement to Invest in Celaya Railway Bypass and Amend KCSM’s Concession Title to Extend Exclusivity

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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In exchange for the investment, the SICT has agreed to amend KCSMs Concession Title effective July 14th , 2022, to extend the exclusivity rights granted to KCSM for an additional period of 10 years.

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  • In exchange for the investment, the SICT has agreed to amend KCSMs Concession Title effective July 14th , 2022, to extend the exclusivity rights granted to KCSM for an additional period of 10 years.
  • Under this amendment, KCSMs exclusivity will now expire in 2037.
  • We are pleased to announce an agreement with the SICT to make critical rail infrastructure investments in the Celaya Bypass and other infrastructure, and extend KCSMs exclusivity rights under the Concession Title by 10 years, stated Oscar Augusto Del Cueto Cuevas, KCSM president, general manager and executive representative.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

Wilson & Company Celebrates 90 Years

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Wilson & Company Inc., Engineers & Architects, an award-winning architectural, engineering, and construction company, is announcing the 90th Anniversary of its founding in July 1932.

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  • Wilson & Company Inc., Engineers & Architects, an award-winning architectural, engineering, and construction company, is announcing the 90th Anniversary of its founding in July 1932.
  • "Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone," said Jim Brady, PE, president and CEO of Wilson & Company.
  • In 1932, Bob Paulette and Murray Wilson formed Paulette & Wilson with offices in Salina and Topeka, Kansas.
  • As time passed, the firm, now known as Wilson & Company, adapted to the changing demands of the world.

Kansas City Southern Announces $500,000 Pledge and Employee Gift Match to American Red Cross to Support the Global Red Cross Network Response to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that it has pledged a total of $500,000 to the American Red Cross to support the global Red Cross network response to the Ukraine humanitarian crisis, and will also match employees contributions to the American Red Cross for this effort.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today that it has pledged a total of $500,000 to the American Red Cross to support the global Red Cross network response to the Ukraine humanitarian crisis, and will also match employees contributions to the American Red Cross for this effort.
  • I encourage all of our employees, vendors, suppliers, customers, and others across the world to join in these relief efforts.
  • The American Red Cross has deployed international crisis responders to Poland, Moldova, Hungary and Romania to provide humanitarian relief in support of the international Red Cross operation helping families who fled their homes.
  • These highly trained crisis responders are supporting on-the-ground relief efforts alongside local teams, including the Polish Red Cross and Moldovan Red Cross.

Kansas City Southern Receives Leadership Level Score from CDP

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced today that the company has been notified that our CDP climate change disclosure, submitted earlier this year, earned a score of A- for 2021.

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  • Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced today that the company has been notified that our CDP climate change disclosure, submitted earlier this year, earned a score of A- for 2021.
  • This is an improvement from KCS 2020 score and moves KCS to the Leadership Level category of participating companies.
  • CDP disclosures are submitted by corporations around the globe to measure their actions to cut emissions and mitigate climate change risks.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., KCS is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.