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CSX Is Said to Work With Goldman Sachs to Explore Options

A train at the CSX Intermodal Terminals rail yard in Fairburn, Georgia.

Photographer: Megan Varner/Bloomberg

CSX Corp. is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc., people familiar with the matter said, as the company explores options to participate in rail consolidation after two major rivals announced a merger.

The Jacksonville, Florida-based freight operator has spoken with the Wall Street bank about the merits of a merger, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. Considerations may not lead to any transaction, the people said.