The prospects for additional consolidation in the rail industry derailed this week when both of CSX's potential partners said they weren't interested in a deal.

Railroads CSX and CPKC will invest in connecting their networks to increase traffic in Southeast

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CSX and CPKC railroads announced a deal Wednesday that will allow them to beef up a little-used connection between their two networks in the southeastern United States to handle a significant amount of freight.

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KEITH CREEL

CSX railroad's merger prospects derail as BNSF and CPKC make clear they aren't interested in a deal

Railroads CSX and CPKC will invest in connecting their networks to increase traffic in Southeast