CSX Honored by General Motors as a 2002 Supplier of the Year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 14 -- CSX Corporation was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 12, in Miami at the Miracle Theatre.

"CSX is representative of the companies that we want to grow with as we seek to grow market share," said Bo Andersson, vice president, GM Worldwide Purchasing Production Control & Logistics. "The company's performance and contributions have been critical in helping GM to become the industry's highest quality, low cost producer. It serves as a role model for other suppliers."

"CSX greatly values its partnership and association with General Motors," said Michael J. Ward, CSX Corporation chairman and chief executive officer. "Winning this award is an indication of the quality of our employees' work and their dedication to providing our customers safe, excellent and consistent service. We appreciate the faith GM puts in our company every day and look forward to continuing our productive partnership well into the future."

The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Award winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics who base its decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology and price. This year, General Motors honored 70 suppliers for their excellence throughout 2002.

CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., owns the largest rail network in the eastern United States. CSX Transportation Inc., and its 34,000 employees provide rail transportation services over a 23,000 route-mile network in 23 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. CSX Corporation also provides intermodal and global container terminal operations through other subsidiaries.

CSX's internet address is: www.csx.com