Trinity Industries (TRN) S-8 Registration of securities for employees

EXHIBIT 23.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 filed on September 17, 2012) pertaining to the Amended and Restated Trinity Industries, Inc. 2004 Stock Option and Incentive Plan of our reports dated February 16, 2012 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Trinity Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Trinity Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, Texas

September 17, 2012