482111 Line-Haul Railroads

Overview

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).

Cross-References

  • Operating switching and terminal facilities as separate establishments--are classified in Industry 488210, Support Activities for Rail Transportation;
  • Operating railroads over a short distance on local rail lines--are classified in U.S. Industry 482112, Short Line Railroads; and
  • Operating commuter rail systems--are classified in U.S. Industry 485112, Commuter Rail Systems.

Index Entries

Freight railways, line-haul
Passenger railways, line-haul
Railroad transportation, line-haul
Railroads, line-haul
Railway transportation, line-haul