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Lease Termination Costs (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Lease Termination Costs [Line Items]          
Lease termination costs included in operating expenses $ 8.4ksu_LossOnContractTerminationOperatingExpense $ 29.9ksu_LossOnContractTerminationOperatingExpense $ 38.3ksu_LossOnContractTerminationOperatingExpense $ 0ksu_LossOnContractTerminationOperatingExpense $ 0ksu_LossOnContractTerminationOperatingExpense
Railroad Transportation Equipment [Member]          
Lease Termination Costs [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment additions     $ 300.7us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions
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