Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 482111: Line-Haul Railroads

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NAICS 482111 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$31.4M
Total awards
269 awards
Active obligations
$2.2M
Size standard
1,500 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 482111 covers operation of line-haul freight railroads providing long-distance movement of freight by locomotive, train dispatching, freight car management, scheduling over mainline track, intermodal terminal interfaces, and revenue tonnage transportation services across rail corridors.

Federal opportunities under 482111 typically involve providing crewed scheduled line-haul freight service, managing train dispatch and car custody, operating unit or manifest trains, coordinating intermodal terminal transfers, and delivering on-time performance and tonnage reporting.

FY2026 snapshot

Obligations
$2.1M
Awards
8
Average award
$268K
Change from FY2025
+224.9%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$1,279,676

JAPAN FREIGHT RAILWAY COMPANY

Defense Logistics Agency

PIID
SPE60226FC83P
PSC
V113 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: RAIL FREIGHT

$864,457

KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION

Department of the Army

PIID
W91QVN26FA183
PSC
V113 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: RAIL FREIGHT

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 482111?
  • Provide scheduled crewed line-haul freight service between specified terminals, including locomotive crews, conductors, and train dispatch coordination.
  • Operate unit trains or manifest services for bulk materials movement with responsibility for car custody, waybills, and carload billing documentation.
  • Manage intermodal transfers at rail terminals, coordinating chassis or container handling, terminal dwell reduction, and handoffs to short-line or truck providers.
  • Deliver train dispatching services and operational coordination across mainline corridors, including crew scheduling, timetable adherence, and incident communication protocols.
When is NAICS 482111 a weak fit?
  • Short-haul switching or terminal yard operations: scope limited to yard switching, car spotting, or local moves without long-distance line-haul responsibilities.
  • Railcar manufacturing or leasing: solicitation seeks to produce or lease rolling stock rather than operate trains or provide crewed transportation services.
  • Track construction and heavy maintenance contracts: work focuses on rail bed construction, tie replacement, or track renewal rather than operating trains and managing freight movements.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 482111?
  • Requirement for certified locomotive engineers and conductors, crew scheduling provisions, and crew qualification records in the proposal.
  • Performance metrics request on-time departure/arrival percentages, train dwell times, monthly tonnage or carload reports, and transit time guarantees.
  • Deliverables include waybills or freight manifests, dispatch coordination procedures, interchange protocols, and monthly car custody or billing statements.

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