Rail Transportation
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Rail Transportation (48211) covers establishments operating railroads for place-to-place movement of passengers and cargo over fixed routes using trains. This differs from Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, which uses railroad equipment primarily for recreation and entertainment with passengers returning to their starting point the same day. Rail Transportation also excludes commuter rail, urban rapid transit systems, and street railroads, which fall under Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation and related transit categories.