UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 18, 2018.

CSX CORPORATION


CSX CORPORATION
C/O BROADRIDGE
P.O. BOX 1342
BRENTWOOD, NY 11717
Meeting Information
 Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
 For holders as of: March 19, 2018
 Date: May 18, 2018      Time: 10:00 a.m. EDT
 Location:   The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
 

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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote
FOR Proposals 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  
1.      Election of Directors
  
Nominees:
  
1a.      Donna M. Alvarado
  
1b. John B. Breaux
  
1c. Pamela L. Carter
  
1d. James M. Foote
  
1e. Steven T. Halverson
  
1f. Paul C. Hilal
  
1g. Edward J. Kelly, III
    
1h. John D. McPherson
  
1i. David M. Moffett
  
1j. Dennis H. Reilley
  
1k. Linda H. Riefler
  
1l. J. Steven Whisler
   
1m. John J. Zillmer




2.      The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2018;
  
3. Advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve compensation for the Company's named executive officers;
 
4. The approval of the 2018 CSX Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

     

In appreciation for submitting your vote for the CSX Annual Meeting and to further our commitment to environmental stewardship, a tree will be planted on your behalf in a protected park or wildlife refuge.

Thank You!