NAICS Code 482111: Line-Haul Railroads
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,500 employees
Definition
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).
Government contracts for this service: PSC V113 Rail Freight
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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482
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4821
- 48211
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4821
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482
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48-49
- Contract awards
- 4 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $659,977 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.
Business activities under NAICS 482111
- Freight railways, line-haul
- Passenger railways, line-haul
- Railroad transportation, line-haul
- Railroads, line-haul
- Railway transportation, line-haul
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $2,158,202 |
| FY2025 | $659,977 |
| FY2024 | $1,605,441 |
| FY2023 | $4,001,176 |
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 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | $14,167 |
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 | Air Force | $14,167 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V113 Rail Freight | $2,144,132 | |
| 2 | V213 Rail Passenger Service | $14,167 | |
| 3 |
H322 Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/ |
$3,526 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $14,167 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 482111 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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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 482111?
NAICS 482111 is Line-Haul Railroads, a national industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for railroads, line-haul?
The NAICS code for railroads, line-haul is 482111, Line-Haul Railroads.
What is the NAICS code for freight railways, line-haul?
The NAICS code for freight railways, line-haul is 482111, Line-Haul Railroads.
What is the NAICS code for passenger railways, line-haul?
The NAICS code for passenger railways, line-haul is 482111, Line-Haul Railroads.
When did the size standard for NAICS 482111 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 482111 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of Size Standards by 2002 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards" (67 FR 56905), published Sep 6, 2002 and effective Oct 1, 2002.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 482111?
Federal contracts under NAICS 482111 obligated $659,977 in fiscal year 2025 and $8,424,796 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 482111?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 482111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Japan Freight Railway Company ($1,279,676), Korea Railroad Corporation ($864,360) and Alaska Railroad Corporation ($14,167).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 482111?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 482111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($1,279,676), Department of the Army ($864,360) and Air Force ($14,167).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 482111?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 482111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V113 Rail Freight, V213 Rail Passenger Service and H322 Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/
Where is the work under NAICS 482111 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 482111 over the last 12 months are Alaska ($14,167).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 482111?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 482111 is V1--Linehaul with RTCs, award notice from Energy (DLA), posted April 30, 2026.
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