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KCS owes CN $1.4 billion for terminating proposed merger.

Decision comes in wake of STB’s rejection of CN’s voting trust agreement.

Board reaffirms recommendation to accept offer from CN.

New proposal represents an enterprise value of approximately $31 billion.

Canadian rail company beat the previous record by 1.6 million tonnes.

Under agreement, shareholders will receive $200 in cash and 1.129 shares of CN.

The potential combination is awaiting STB approval or disapproval of a voting trust between CN and KCS.

Companies file documents affirming financial strength of KCS.