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Strategically located rail network, with a diversified traffic mix; and Ownership of the largest Mexican freight railroad, which increases the strategic importance of the Kansas City Southern rail network and improves the company's competitiveness with other large railroads. Limited scale, relative to large U.S. competitors; Significant debt levels; Somewhat constrained (albeit improving) liquidity; and Significant investment requirements. The ratings on Kansas City Southern reflect its highly leveraged capital structure and the challenges associated with its integration of Kansas City Southern de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (KCSM), the Mexican railroad company it acquired in April 2005. 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