Ronald G. Russ

Kansas City Southern is a transportation holding company. The firm also engages in the freight rail transportation business operating through a single coordinated rail network. It focuses on the growing north/south freight corridor connecting key commercial and industrial markets in the central United States with major industrial cities in Mexico. The company was founded by Arthur E. Stilwell in 1887 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads. It also provides railcar switching and other rail-related services. It operates through the following segments: North American Operations, Australian Operations, and U.K. and European Operations. The North American Operations segment includes operating regions that serves U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The Australian Operations segment serves the New South Wales, Northern Territory, and South Australia; and operates the Tarcoola-to-Darwin rail line. The U.K. and European Operations segment manages rail maritime intermodal and offers freight rail and regional rail services. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.

Wisconsin Central Ltd. operates regional railroads. The company is headquartered in Homewood, IL.