EXHIBIT 23


     Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Certified Public Accountants
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-41735) pertaining to the Tax Savings Thrift Plan for Employees
of CSX Corporation and Affiliated Companies of our report dated June 23, 2003,
with respect to the financial statements of the Tax Savings Thrift Plan for
Employees of CSX Corporation and Affiliated Companies included in this Annual
Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.

                                               /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Jacksonville, Florida
June 23, 2003


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