Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 485112

Commuter Rail Systems

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NAICS 485112 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$101M
Total awards
591 awards
Active obligations
$5M
Size standard
$47,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 485112 covers passenger rail operations that provide scheduled commuter service on fixed routes, including train staffing, timetable operations, fare collection, and basic rolling stock upkeep focused on transporting passengers between suburban and urban terminals.

Federal opportunities under 485112 typically involve operating and maintaining scheduled commuter rail services under contract, providing train crews, dispatching, station attendants, fare systems operations, routine vehicle maintenance, and performance reporting tied to on-time and safety metrics.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$3.5M
Awards
34
Average award
$102.9K
Change from FY2024
+13.8%

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FAQ

What work fits NAICS 485112?
  • Contracted operation of a commuter rail line including train crew provisioning, dispatching, and compliance with scheduled timetables and safety procedures.
  • Operate and staff maintenance depots performing routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and light repairs on commuter rolling stock.
  • Manage station operations including fare collection systems, customer service staffing, platform safety enforcement, and station facility upkeep.
  • Produce performance reports and safety management documentation tied to on-time performance, headway adherence, and safety incident tracking for contracted commuter service.
When is NAICS 485112 a weak fit?
  • Intercity or long-distance passenger rail: services designed for long-haul travel with different scheduling, equipment, and service models are not commuter rail operations.
  • Freight rail operations: movement and logistics of goods, carload management, and freight terminal operations lack the passenger service, fare collection, and timetable focus of commuter rail.
  • Rail vehicle manufacturing and heavy overhaul: building new rolling stock or conducting depot-level rebuilds and overhauls beyond routine maintenance belong to manufacturing or heavy rail maintenance categories.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 485112?
  • PWS requires provision of qualified train crews, 24/7 dispatching, adherence to a specified timetable, and on-time performance thresholds.
  • Statement of work includes preventive maintenance schedules for commuter vehicles, yard and depot operations, and required safety inspection documentation.
  • Evaluation criteria weight past performance operating fixed-route commuter rail, demonstrated fare collection operations, and evidence of an implemented safety management system.

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