NAICS 482: Rail Transportation
Subsector
Code facts
- Part of
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- 48-49
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 6 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $816,608 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $2,318,322 |
| FY2025 | $816,608 |
| FY2024 | $1,736,300 |
| FY2023 | $3,998,105 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan Freight Railway Company | $1,279,676 | |
| 2 | Korea Railroad Corporation | $864,360 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority | $146,613 | |
| 4 | The Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad, Co., Inc. | $25,000 | |
| 5 | Korea Railroad Corporation Seoul Branch | $2,673 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $1,279,676 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $864,360 | |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $171,613 | |
| 4 | Air Force | $2,673 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V113 Rail Freight | $2,144,132 | |
| 2 | G009 Non-Government Insurance Programs | $139,625 | |
| 3 | L022 Technical Representation Services: Railway Equipment | $25,000 | |
| 4 |
X1PA Lease/ |
$6,988 | |
| 5 |
H322 Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/ |
$6,199 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $171,613 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 482 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 482
| NAICS code |
|---|
| 4821 Rail Transportation |
Definition
Industries in the Rail Transportation subsector provide rail transportation of passengers and/or cargo using railroad rolling stock. The railroads in this subsector primarily either operate on networks, with physical facilities, labor force, and equipment spread over an extensive geographic area, or operate over a short distance on a local rail line.
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Scenic and sightseeing rail transportation and street railroads, commuter rail, and rapid transit are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, and Subsector 485, Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation, respectively. Although these activities use railroad rolling stock, they are different from the activities included in rail transportation. Sightseeing and scenic railroads do not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip typically starts and ends at the same location.
Commuter railroads operate in a manner more consistent with local and urban transit and are often part of integrated transit systems.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 482?
NAICS 482 is Rail Transportation, a subsector in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What codes are under NAICS 482?
NAICS 482 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 4821 Rail Transportation.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 482?
Federal contracts under NAICS 482 obligated $816,608 in fiscal year 2025 and $8,869,334 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 482?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 482 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Japan Freight Railway Company ($1,279,676), Korea Railroad Corporation ($864,360) and Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority ($146,613).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 482?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 482 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($1,279,676), Department of the Army ($864,360) and Department of the Interior ($171,613).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 482?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 482 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V113 Rail Freight, G009 Non-Government Insurance Programs and L022 Technical Representation Services: Railway Equipment.
Where is the work under NAICS 482 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 482 over the last 12 months are Pennsylvania ($171,613).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 482?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 482 is Repair Railroad, USAG Humphreys, solicitation from Army Contracting Command (AMC), posted June 9, 2026.
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