2022 NAICS industry in sector 48-49 Transportation and Warehousing
48211 Rail Transportation
NAICS 48211 is the US industry code for rail transportation. It covers establishments primarily engaged in operating railroads (except street railroads, commuter rail, urban rapid transit, and scenic and sightseeing trains).
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating railroads (except street railroads, commuter rail, urban rapid transit, and scenic and sightseeing trains). Line-haul railroads and short-line railroads are included in this industry.
When to use a different code
Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:
- Operating street railroads, commuter rail, and urban rapid transit systems are classified in Industry Group 4851, Urban Transit Systems.
- Operating scenic and sightseeing trains are classified in Industry 48711, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land.
- Operating switching and terminal facilities as separate establishments are classified in Industry 48821, Support Activities for Rail Transportation.
Codes in 48211
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