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Commercial Paper (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Paper [Line Items]    
Amount of commercial paper outstanding $ 321.0 $ 0
Commercial Paper [Member] | KCSR [Member]
   
Commercial Paper [Line Items]    
Amount of commercial paper outstanding 321.0  
Weighted-average interest rate of commercial paper 0.598%  
Commercial Paper [Member] | KCSM [Member]
   
Commercial Paper [Line Items]    
Amount of commercial paper outstanding $ 0