NAICS Code 48211 — Rail Transportation

NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 2 direct sub-codes.

Code48211
TitleRail Transportation
LevelNAICS Industry (5-digit)
EditionNAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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.

Where 48211 sits in the hierarchy

LevelCodeTitle
Sector48-49Transportation and Warehousing
Subsector482Rail Transportation
Industry Group4821Rail Transportation
NAICS Industry48211Rail Transportation

Codes under 48211

CodeTitle
482111Line-Haul Railroads
482112Short Line Railroads

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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.