Definition: "The Katy" is the nickname of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad. Although the railroad's reporting marks are MKT, the stock exchange symbol for the company was KT. The railroad was founded in the late 1800s and brought many new residents to the state of Texas. The city of Katy, Texas is actually named after the railroad. The song "She Caught The Katy" was featured in the movie "The Blues Brothers".
Also Known As: Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad or MKT