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NAICS Code· 482111

NAICS 482111: Line-Haul Railroads

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as line-haul railroads primarily engaged in operating railroads for the transport of passengers and/or cargo over a long distance within a rail network. These establishments provide for the intercity movement of trains between the terminals and stations on main and branch lines of a line-haul rail network (except for local switching services). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 482111 – Line-Haul Railroads encompasses the long-distance transportation of freight and, in limited cases, passengers via Class I, II, or III rail networks operating on fixed tracks. This sector supports the movement of bulk commodities, military equipment, defense logistics, and critical infrastructure materials across national rail corridors.

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NAICS code 482111 covers Line-Haul Railroads. This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as line-haul railroads primarily engaged in operating railroads for the transport of passengers and/or cargo over a long distance within a rail network. These establishments provide for the intercity movement of trains between the terminals and stations on main and branch lines of a line-haul rail network (except for local switching services). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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