ABOUT

The Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad (KO) began operations in July 2001. With 904 miles of track reaching out in three directions from Wichita, Kansas, to the Colorado border, the KO carries more than 50,000 carloads annually. One of the largest single short lines in the industry, the KO carries diverse agricultural commodities such as grain and grain products, and industrial products such as chemicals and paper. The KO represents the commitment Watco has to provide the U.S. agriculture and industry with a quality and competitive transportation solution. With the teamwork of shippers, suppliers, and governmental entities; the acquisition clearly demonstrates the spirit of community that exists when varied organizations cooperate towards developing a solution with common goals.