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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): August 1, 2001
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 July 30, 2001, the Registrant issued a news release that reported
its operating results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2001 and discussed
the downturn in the current North American railcar market.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99(1) - News release of Registrant dated July 30, 2001.
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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: August 1, 2001 By: /s/ Michael G. Fortado
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Michael G. Fortado
Vice President, General
Counsel, and Secretary
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EXHIBITS INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99(1) - News release of Registrant dated July 30, 2001.
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