Variant of NAICS 1997 - Labour Force Survey (LFS) Industries

4821 - Rail Transportation

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating railways. Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of long-haul or mainline railways, short-haul railways and passenger railways are included.

48211 - Rail Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating railways. Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of long-haul or mainline railways, short-haul railways and passenger railways are included.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • operating street railways and urban rapid transit (See 48511 Urban Transit Systems)
  • operating tourist and scenic trains (See 48711 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land)
  • operating switching and terminal railways (See 48821 Support Activities for Rail Transportation)

• Example Activities:

  • Railway transport, freight
  • Transportation, railway