Support Activities for Rail Transportation
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 488210 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for railroad transportation including servicing, routine repairing (except factory conversion, overhaul, or rebuilding of rolling stock), and maintaining rail cars; loading and unloading rail cars; and operating independent terminals.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
NAICS 488210 covers establishments providing specialized support directly to railroad operations, including routine servicing and repairs of rail cars, maintenance activities, car loading and unloading, and operation of independent rail terminals. The boundary separates this code from support services for other transportation modes: aircraft servicing falls under Support Activities for Air Transportation, vessel maintenance and port operations are classified in Support Activities for Water Transportation, and motor vehicle towing is found in Support Activities for Road Transportation.