2017 NAICS Definition

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

485112 Commuter Rail Systems

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban commuter rail systems over regular routes and on a regular schedule within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas. Commuter rail is usually characterized by reduced fares, multiple ride and commutation tickets, and mostly used by passengers during the morning and evening peak periods.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Operating local and suburban mass passenger transit systems using both commuter rail and another mode of transport--are classified in U.S. Industry 485111, Mixed Mode Transit Systems;
• Operating a subway system--are classified in U.S. Industry 485119, Other Urban Transit Systems; and
• Providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on land--are classified in Industry 487110, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
485112		485112		485112		Commuter rail systems (except mixed mode)
485112		485112		485112		Local passenger rail systems (except mixed mode)
485112		485112		485112		Rail transportation (except mixed mode), commuter
485112		485112		485112		Railway systems (except mixed mode), commuter
485112		485112		485112		Suburban commuter rail systems (except mixed mode)
485112		485112		485112		Urban commuter rail systems (except mixed mode)