8-K

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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549



                                    FORM 8-K


                                 Current Report
                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
                       Securities and Exchange Act of 1934


        Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 31, 2003



                            TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


                                                
        Delaware                     1-6903                      75-0225040
(State of incorporation)      (Commission File No.)   (IRS Employer Identification No. )


  2525 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas                           75207-2401
(Address of principal executive offices)                         (Zip Code)




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


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Item 5.  Other Events

         On March 31, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release to clarify
issues regarding a jury award in Beaumont, Texas.


Item 7.  Exhibits

         (c)      Exhibits

                  Exhibit 99.1 - News Release of Registrant dated March 31, 2003
                  with respect to a jury award in Beaumont, Texas.


SIGNATURE


         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.




Date:  April 1, 2003                         By: /s/ MICHAEL G. FORTADO
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                                                 Michael G. Fortado
                                                 Vice President and Secretary





EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No.                Description of Exhibit
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Exhibit 99.1               News Release of Registrant dated March 31, 2003 with respect to a jury award in
                           Beaumont, Texas.

EX-99.1

                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1





NEWS RELEASE


MEDIA CONTACT:                     INVESTOR CONTACT:
Nancy Farrar                       Jim Ivy
Farrar Public Relations            Sr. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
817/937-1557                       214/589-8090


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



       TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC. RESPONDS TO JURY AWARD IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS

         DALLAS - March 31, 2003 - Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN) today
responded to clarify issues regarding a recent jury award in Beaumont, Texas
concerning an independent contractor working at a Trinity aggregate mining
operation who died following a tragic accident. The independent contractor was
critically injured when a large tire exploded while he was attempting to repair
the equipment. He died several days later of the injuries resulting from the
accident. A jury awarded $163.7M to the plaintiff, however the judge presiding
in the case has requested the parties mediate pending entry of a judgment. The
trial court retains the authority to reduce or vacate the awards, and Trinity
intends to appeal if necessary. Trinity Industries states that in light of this
verdict, the planned mediation between the parties and the Company's insurance
program, the ultimate outcome of this case should not be material to the
Company's financial position.

          "We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred while this
independent contractor was working on our premises. We are, however, surprised
by the amount of the award of $163.7 M. We will continue to keep our insurance
carriers actively involved in the process as mediation in this case continues,"
stated S. Theis Rice, Vice President, Legal Affairs at Trinity Industries.

         Trinity Industries, Inc., with headquarters in Dallas, Texas is one of
the nation's leading diversified industrial companies. Trinity reports five
principal business segments: the Trinity Rail Group, Trinity Railcar Leasing and
Management Services Group, the Inland Barge Group, the Construction Products
Group and the Industrial Products Group. Trinity's web site may be accessed at
http://www.trin.net.


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