NAICS Code 4821: Rail Transportation
The NAICS code for Rail Transportation is 4821.
Rail Transportation establishments operate freight trains over Class I, regional, and short-line rail networks that collectively move more ton-miles of freight than any other US transport mode. Coal, intermodal containers, chemicals, grain, and automotive vehicles are the largest freight categories, with demand driven by industrial production and trade volumes.
Rail Transportation falls under the NAICS code for NAICS 482 — Rail Transportation, a subsector of Transportation and Warehousing.
2,609
Total US Entities
1
NAICS Industries
4821
NAICS Code
Classification
NAICS Industries (5-digit)
| NAICS Code | Industry Title | US Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 48211 | NAICS 48211 — Rail Transportation | 2,609 |
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