NAICS 48211: Rail Transportation
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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482
- 4821
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482
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48-49
- Codes under it
- 2
- 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, size standards from the SBA 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 48211 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 48211
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 482111 Line-Haul Railroads | 1,500 employees |
| 482112 Short Line Railroads | 1,500 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating railroads (except street railroads, commuter rail, urban rapid transit, and scenic and sightseeing trains). Line-haul railroads and short-line railroads are included in this industry.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 48211?
NAICS 48211 is Rail Transportation, a NAICS industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What codes are under NAICS 48211?
NAICS 48211 has 2 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 482111 Line-Haul Railroads and 482112 Short Line Railroads.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 48211?
Federal contracts under NAICS 48211 obligated $816,608 in fiscal year 2025 and $8,869,334 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 48211?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 48211 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 48211?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 48211 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 48211?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 48211 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 48211 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 48211 over the last 12 months are Pennsylvania ($171,613).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48211?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48211 is Repair Railroad, USAG Humphreys, solicitation from Army Contracting Command (AMC), posted June 9, 2026.
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