SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K


                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934


                Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
                                 AUGUST 27, 2003


                              KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN
               (Exact name of company as specified in its charter)


        DELAWARE                       1-4717                   44-0663509
 ----------------------------   ---------------------     ----------------------
 (State or other jurisdiction   (Commission file number)       (IRS Employer
      of incorporation)                                   Identification Number)

                427 WEST 12TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64105
                -------------------------------------------------
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


                COMPANY'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:
                                (816) 983 - 1303


                                 NOT APPLICABLE
          (Former name or former address if changed since last report)









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ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)           Exhibits

              EXHIBIT NO.                                 DOCUMENT
              (99)                                        Additional Exhibits

              99.1                                        Press Release issued
                                                          by Kansas City
                                                          Southern dated August
                                                          27, 2003 entitled,
                                                          "Kansas City Southern
                                                          Receives Notice of
                                                          Mexican Foreign
                                                          Investment Commission
                                                          Decision on KCS
                                                          Control of TFM," is
                                                          attached hereto as
                                                          Exhibit 99.1



ITEM 9.       REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

Kansas City Southern ("KCS" or "Company") is furnishing under Item 9 of this
Current Report on Form 8-K the information included as Exhibit 99.1 to this
report. Exhibit 99.1 is the KCS news release, dated August 27, 2003, announcing
the Mexican Foreign Investment Commission's decision to defer KCS' application
to acquire control of Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
("GTFM") and, thus, Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("TFM"),
until after the dispute is resolved between KCS and Grupo TMM, S.A. ("TMM") over
whether the Acquisition Agreement remains in effect. The information included in
this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant
to Item 9 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities
of that Section.



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company
has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.


                            Kansas City Southern


Date: August 28, 2003      By:         /S/ RONALD G. RUSS
                              -------------------------------------------------
                                       Ronald G. Russ
                           Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer







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EXHIBIT 99.1

    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN                                           PRESS RELEASE
    Cathedral Square - 427 West 12th Street - P.O. Box 219335
    Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9335                            NYSE SYMBOL: KSU

    DATE:             AUGUST 27, 2003


    MEDIA CONTACTS:
        Mexico        Gabriel Guerra               Phone: 011-5255-5273-5359
                      gguerra@gcya.net

        U.S.          Warren K. Erdman             Phone: 816/983-1454
                      warren.k.erdman@kcsr.com

    INVESTORS CONTACT:
                      William H. Galligan          Phone: 816/983-1551
                      william.h.galligan@kcsr.com

                     KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RECEIVES NOTICE OF
      MEXICAN FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMMISSION DECISION ON KCS CONTROL OF TFM

  Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE:KSU) announced today that it received notice
  from the Mexican Foreign Investment Commission (FIC) of the FIC's decision to
  defer KCS' application to acquire control of Grupo TFM (GTFM) and, thus, TFM,
  until after the dispute is resolved between KCS and Grupo TMM, S.A. (TMM) over
  whether the Acquisition Agreement remains in effect.

  Michael R. Haverty, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of KCS
  commented, "We believe the FIC decision would allow the transaction to move
  forward once the dispute between the parties is resolved. The FIC decision
  reaffirms the Mexican government's commitment to the rule of law. We believe
  that once the transaction is completed, NAFTA Rail should provide a major
  boost to the Mexican railroad sector."

  As previously announced, KCS believes the Acquisition Agreement between KCS
  and TMM is still valid and effective, and that both parties are still bound by
  that agreement. KCS is continuing its efforts to make NAFTA Rail a reality
  and, in furtherance of that goal, KCS will deliver a notice of dispute to TMM
  in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the Acquisition
  Agreement. This written notice of dispute will initiate a 60-day negotiation
  period between KCS and TMM. If the parties are unable to resolve the disputes
  within that period of time, KCS intends to initiate a binding arbitration in
  accordance with the terms of the Agreement. KCS is committed to pursuing good
  faith negotiations with TMM to resolve the outstanding disputes between the
  parties.


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  Vicente Corta, a partner at White & Case and legal advisor for KCS in Mexico,
  added, "After consulting with U.S. counsel, we have concluded that the
  contract between KCS and TMM to acquire the Grupo TFM shares remains valid. We
  will pursue all legal means to protect KCS' rights under that contract. The
  FIC decision leaves the door open for us to complete this transaction."

  KCS believes that TMM's recent actions, first defaulting on its obligation to
  its bondholders and other creditors, then trying to block its bondholders from
  exercising their legal rights in Mexico, and now trying to disregard an
  agreement negotiated in good faith over a 14-month period, has caused concern
  among foreign lenders and investors in Mexico, both current and prospective.

  In addition to the Acquisition Agreement, which remains valid through December
  31, 2004, KCS has, under the GTFM bylaws, a right of first refusal regarding
  the sale of TMM's interest in GTFM. As KCS has noted previously, it will
  enforce its rights and will pursue all appropriate legal or administrative
  actions against any person or entities involved in interfering with KCS and
  its agreements with TMM.

  KCS also reaffirms its commitment to continue working in good faith with the
  appropriate Mexican authorities and other relevant parties to resolve all
  outstanding issues. KCS remains committed to the creation of NAFTA Rail and is
  convinced that NAFTA Rail will be a strong competitor in the rail sector by
  providing a seamless, efficient and competitive rail service to shippers in
  North America.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
                                 AUGUST 27, 2003

                              KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN
               (Exact name of company as specified in its charter)

        DELAWARE                       1-4717                   44-0663509
 ----------------------------   ---------------------     ----------------------
 (State or other jurisdiction   (Commission file number)       (IRS Employer
      of incorporation)                                   Identification Number)

                427 WEST 12TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64105
                -------------------------------------------------
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

                COMPANY'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:
                                (816) 983 - 1303

                                 NOT APPLICABLE
          (Former name or former address if changed since last report)
ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)           Exhibits

              EXHIBIT NO.                                 DOCUMENT
              (99)                                        Additional Exhibits

              99.1                                        Press Release issued
                                                          by Kansas City
                                                          Southern dated August
                                                          27, 2003 entitled,
                                                          "Kansas City Southern
                                                          Receives Notice of
                                                          Mexican Foreign
                                                          Investment Commission
                                                          Decision on KCS
                                                          Control of TFM," is
                                                          attached hereto as
                                                          Exhibit 99.1

ITEM 9.       REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

Kansas City Southern ("KCS" or "Company") is furnishing under Item 9 of this
Current Report on Form 8-K the information included as Exhibit 99.1 to this
report. Exhibit 99.1 is the KCS news release, dated August 27, 2003, announcing
the Mexican Foreign Investment Commission's decision to defer KCS' application
to acquire control of Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
("GTFM") and, thus, Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. ("TFM"),
until after the dispute is resolved between KCS and Grupo TMM, S.A. ("TMM") over
whether the Acquisition Agreement remains in effect. The information included in
this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant
to Item 9 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities
of that Section.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company
has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.

                            Kansas City Southern

Date: August 28, 2003      By:         /S/ RONALD G. RUSS
                              -------------------------------------------------
                                       Ronald G. Russ
                           Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT 99.1

    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN                                           PRESS RELEASE
    Cathedral Square - 427 West 12th Street - P.O. Box 219335
    Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9335                            NYSE SYMBOL: KSU

    DATE:             AUGUST 27, 2003

    MEDIA CONTACTS:
        Mexico        Gabriel Guerra               Phone: 011-5255-5273-5359
                      gguerra@gcya.net

        U.S.          Warren K. Erdman             Phone: 816/983-1454
                      warren.k.erdman@kcsr.com

    INVESTORS CONTACT:
                      William H. Galligan          Phone: 816/983-1551
                      william.h.galligan@kcsr.com

                     KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RECEIVES NOTICE OF
      MEXICAN FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMMISSION DECISION ON KCS CONTROL OF TFM

  Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE:KSU) announced today that it received notice
  from the Mexican Foreign Investment Commission (FIC) of the FIC's decision to
  defer KCS' application to acquire control of Grupo TFM (GTFM) and, thus, TFM,
  until after the dispute is resolved between KCS and Grupo TMM, S.A. (TMM) over
  whether the Acquisition Agreement remains in effect.

  Michael R. Haverty, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of KCS
  commented, "We believe the FIC decision would allow the transaction to move
  forward once the dispute between the parties is resolved. The FIC decision
  reaffirms the Mexican government's commitment to the rule of law. We believe
  that once the transaction is completed, NAFTA Rail should provide a major
  boost to the Mexican railroad sector."

  As previously announced, KCS believes the Acquisition Agreement between KCS
  and TMM is still valid and effective, and that both parties are still bound by
  that agreement. KCS is continuing its efforts to make NAFTA Rail a reality
  and, in furtherance of that goal, KCS will deliver a notice of dispute to TMM
  in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the Acquisition
  Agreement. This written notice of dispute will initiate a 60-day negotiation
  period between KCS and TMM. If the parties are unable to resolve the disputes
  within that period of time, KCS intends to initiate a binding arbitration in
  accordance with the terms of the Agreement. KCS is committed to pursuing good
  faith negotiations with TMM to resolve the outstanding disputes between the
  parties.
Vicente Corta, a partner at White & Case and legal advisor for KCS in Mexico,
  added, "After consulting with U.S. counsel, we have concluded that the
  contract between KCS and TMM to acquire the Grupo TFM shares remains valid. We
  will pursue all legal means to protect KCS' rights under that contract. The
  FIC decision leaves the door open for us to complete this transaction."

  KCS believes that TMM's recent actions, first defaulting on its obligation to
  its bondholders and other creditors, then trying to block its bondholders from
  exercising their legal rights in Mexico, and now trying to disregard an
  agreement negotiated in good faith over a 14-month period, has caused concern
  among foreign lenders and investors in Mexico, both current and prospective.

  In addition to the Acquisition Agreement, which remains valid through December
  31, 2004, KCS has, under the GTFM bylaws, a right of first refusal regarding
  the sale of TMM's interest in GTFM. As KCS has noted previously, it will
  enforce its rights and will pursue all appropriate legal or administrative
  actions against any person or entities involved in interfering with KCS and
  its agreements with TMM.

  KCS also reaffirms its commitment to continue working in good faith with the
  appropriate Mexican authorities and other relevant parties to resolve all
  outstanding issues. KCS remains committed to the creation of NAFTA Rail and is
  convinced that NAFTA Rail will be a strong competitor in the rail sector by
  providing a seamless, efficient and competitive rail service to shippers in
  North America.

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