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Trinity Rail Announces Closure of Longview Facility, Affecting 170 Jobs Amid Industry Downsizing

by Mae De Vera, LAWIN.news August 6, 2025
written by Mae De Vera, LAWIN.news August 6, 2025
Trinity Rail-Trinity Tank Car announces plans to lay off 170 workers TERMSIRISAKUL/Getty Images
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Trinity Rail-Trinity Tank Car, a significant player in railcar manufacturing, has announced the permanent closure of its Jordan Valley facility in Longview, Texas, resulting in the layoff of 170 workers. This decision, disclosed earlier this week in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act Notice, highlights the broader trend of downsizing within the freight industry. The WARN Act mandates that companies with 100 or more employees provide advance notice of significant layoffs or plant closures.

While Trinity Rail representatives have not publicly commented on the specifics of this closure, company officials have attributed the decision to ongoing “restructuring” efforts at their Longview locations. This move aligns with a series of layoffs reported across the freight sector, which has seen over 30,000 job losses since January. Industry analysis by FreightWaves points to a decrease in demand as a central factor driving these adjustments, though many companies have not publicly specified the reasons.

The closure of the Longview facility underscores the challenges facing the railcar manufacturing sector amid fluctuating demand and economic pressures. As part of its restructuring strategy, Trinity Rail aims to streamline operations to adapt to current market conditions. This announcement adds to the growing list of freight-related industries implementing significant workforce reductions, as companies seek to optimize operations in a changing economic landscape.

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Mae De Vera, LAWIN.news

Mae De Vera is a passionate advocate, creative professional, and entrepreneur. A graduate of Political Science from Saint Louis University and a law student of Arellano University, Mae is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through outreach programs and advocacy. With a background in digital artwork, event flyer design, ESL teaching, and business management, Mae brings a versatile skill set to her endeavors. She also embraces her love for nature through farming, integrating sustainability into her life. Mae’s leadership experience as a consistent school student leader reflects her commitment to making a difference. Today, she combines her creativity, advocacy, and entrepreneurial spirit to create impactful stories and initiatives that inspire change. Disclaimer: The views and beliefs expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of LAWIN.news, its management, editorial board, or staff.

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