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Support Activities for Rail Transportation
NAICS 488210 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for railroad transportation, including servicing, routine repairing (except factory conversion, overhaul, or rebuilding of rolling stock), and maintaining rail cars; loading and unloading rail cars; and operating independent terminals.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Providing railroad car rental: 532411 — Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Factory conversion, overhaul, or rebuilding of railroad rolling stock: 336510 — Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing;
- Providing rail car janitorial services: 561720 — Janitorial Services
Census classification reference
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Rail support establishments provide services to railroad operators and shippers — including routine inspection, servicing, and minor repair of rail cars; loading and unloading freight at rail facilities; and operating independent switching terminals or intermodal transfer points. Workers typically operate heavy equipment, work in close proximity to active rail lines, and handle large volumes of freight or rolling stock on behalf of railroad and industrial clients.
Questions to investigate
- What specific services are performed — loading and unloading only, routine maintenance, or terminal switching operations?
- What commodities are handled, and are any hazardous materials involved?
- Are operations performed on active Class I or short-line railroad trackage, and if so, are there contractual requirements for railroad protective liability?
- What is the maximum value of rolling stock in the insured's care at any given time?
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