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Trinity Industries delivers 4,325 railcars in Q3, 685 units below projection due to border closure
TRINITY INDUSTRIES INC
- Delivered 4,325 new railcars in Q3 2023, 685 units below the Company's quarterly projection.
- CBP suspended U.S.-bound rail traffic at Eagle Pass, Texas from Sept 20-23, causing congestion.
- Increased state vehicle inspections also disrupted truck supply chain, delaying deliveries.
- Company expects continued negative impact until border congestion is resolved; update on Nov 2 earnings call.