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Line-Haul Railroads
NAICS 482111 · United States · 2022 edition
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).
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For Line-Haul Railroads, the saved research highlights railroad liability, rolling stock and equipment, hazardous materials. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What commodities are transported, and what percentage involves hazardous materials?
- How many route miles are operated, and in which states or regions?
- What is the number and condition of grade crossings along the network?
- How is the employee injury program structured — captive, self-insured retention, or fully insured FELA program?
- What is the current insurance and risk-retention structure, including any captive arrangements?
- For Line-Haul Railroads, what should the underwriter know about significant hazardous materials traffic, especially chlorine, ammonia, or flammable liquids in bulk?
- For Line-Haul Railroads, what should the underwriter know about history of derailments, grade crossing accidents, or environmental spill events?
- For Line-Haul Railroads, what should the underwriter know about aging infrastructure with deferred track or bridge maintenance?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Operating switching and terminal facilities as separate establishments: 488210 — Support Activities for Rail Transportation
- Operating railroads over a short distance on local rail lines: 482112 — Short Line Railroads;
- Operating commuter rail systems: 485112 — Commuter Rail Systems
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
Line-haul railroads operate trains over long-distance rail networks, moving freight — including bulk commodities, intermodal containers, hazardous materials, and manufactured goods — and in some cases passengers between terminals and stations on main and branch lines. Operations typically involve large locomotive fleets, extensive track and infrastructure, maintenance facilities, and substantial employee workforces including engineers, conductors, and maintenance-of-way crews.
Questions to investigate
- What commodities are transported, and what percentage involves hazardous materials?
- How many route miles are operated, and in which states or regions?
- What is the number and condition of grade crossings along the network?
- How is the employee injury program structured — captive, self-insured retention, or fully insured FELA program?
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