X0201 42003-10-30 0000740796 FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES INC FLA 0001209752 ANESTIS ROBERT W ONE MALAGA STREET ST. AUGUSTINE FL 32084 1100Chairman, President & CEOCommon Stock2003-10-304F0291629.31D78893DCommon Stock2267IBy 401(k) PlanSurrender of shares to the issuer in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations.Amount of securities reported reflects the elimination of the dual class structure.Shares of Common Stock acquired through the Florida East Coast Industries Stock Fund. Information is based on plan statement dated September 30, 2003.____________________________________ Robert W. Anestis2003-10-31