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Postemployment Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Profit Sharing Plan and 401 K [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Company Contribution Rate 5.00%ksu_DefinedContributionPlanMaximumCompanyContributionRate
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Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized $ 2.7us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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$ 2.5us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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$ 2.3us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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Multiemployer Plans, Postretirement Benefit [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions $ 3.7us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPeriodContributions
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$ 3.9us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPeriodContributions
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$ 4.3us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPeriodContributions
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