2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

482112 Short Line Railroads

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as short-line railroads primarily engaged in operating railroads for the transport of cargo over a short distance on local rail lines not part of a rail network.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Operating street railroads, commuter rail, and urban rapid transit systems--are classified in Industry Group 4851, Urban Transit Systems;
• Operating scenic and sightseeing trains--are classified in Industry 487110, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land;
• Operating switching and terminal facilities as separate establishments--are classified in Industry 488210, Support Activities for Rail Transportation; and
• Operating railroads for the transport of passengers and/or cargo over a long distance--are classified in U.S. Industry 482111, Line-Haul Railroads.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
482112		482112		482112		Beltline railroads
482112		482112		482112		Freight railways, short-line or beltline
482112		482112		482112		Logging railroads
482112		482112		482112		Railroad transportation, short-line or beltline
482112		482112		482112		Railroads, short-line or beltline
482112		482112		482112		Railway transportation, short-line or beltline
482112		482112		482112		Short-line railroads