UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 20, 2014

Trinity Industries, Inc.

__________________________________________

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-6903	75-0225040
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2525 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas		75207-2401
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 214-631-4420

Not Applicable

______________________________________________

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[  ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[  ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 20, 2014, the jury returned a verdict against Trinity Industries, Inc. and Trinity Highway Products, LLC (together, the "Company") in a False Claims Act case filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. The case was styled Joshua Harman, on behalf of the United States of America, Plaintiff/Relator v. Trinity Industries, Inc., Defendant, Case 2:12-cv-00089-JRG. The jury awarded $175 million in damages, which is to be trebled under the False Claims Act. Civil penalties and any assessment of attorney fees will be determined at a later date. The Company intends to vigorously pursue its appellate rights if a judgment is entered against the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Trinity Industries, Inc.
October 23, 2014	By:	/s/ James E. Perry
		Name: James E. Perry
		Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer