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NAICS code 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).

SBA small-business size limit
1,500 staff

Is your company small for 482111?

The SBA limit is 1,500 employees average number of employees.

What 482111 covers

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Activities listed under 482111

  • Freight railways, line-haul
  • Passenger railways, line-haul
  • Railroad transportation, line-haul
  • Railroads, line-haul
  • Railway transportation, line-haul

Questions

What is NAICS code 482111?

NAICS 482111 is “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.

What businesses use NAICS code 482111?

Examples from the U.S. Census Bureau: Freight railways, line-haul; Passenger railways, line-haul; Railroad transportation, line-haul; Railroads, line-haul; and Railway transportation, line-haul.

What is not included in NAICS 482111?

Businesses mainly operating switching and terminal facilities as separate establishments are classified in Industry 488210, Support Activities for Rail Transportation; operating railroads over a short distance on local rail lines are classified in U.S. Industry 482112, Short Line Railroads; and operating commuter rail systems are classified in U.S. Industry 485112, Commuter Rail Systems.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 482111?

1,500 employees (average over the last 24 months), including affiliates. Source: 13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023.

What is the SIC code for NAICS 482111?

SIC 4011 (Railroads, Line-Haul Operating), from the U.S. Census Bureau concordances (1987 SIC → 2002 NAICS, carried to 2022 NAICS).

What is the IRS business code for NAICS 482111?

482110 (Rail transportation) on Schedule C, line B, from the IRS list of principal business codes. The IRS code covers NAICS 482111, 482112.

How do I find government contracts for NAICS 482111?

Federal agencies put a NAICS code on each solicitation in SAM.gov, and some states and cities use NAICS codes too. Add 482111 to your SAM.gov registration and to your bid alerts; PublicBeam emails new bids for the codes you choose every morning.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS (public domain). PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau or any agency. Always check the NAICS code in the official notice before you bid.