491 Transport via railways
Code 491 includes the operation of railway transport services for passengers and freight, covering the provision of train services, railway infrastructure use, and associated ticketing and scheduling functions, while excluding activities such as vehicle maintenance, which are classified under separate codes.
Where 491 sits in the BSIC hierarchy
- >H Transportation and storage
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491 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 1 other system. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
Subcategories of 491 Transport via railways
- 4911Passenger rail transport, interurban
This class includes: - rail transportation of passengers using railroad rolling stock on mainline networks, spread over an extensive geographic area - passenger transport by interurban railways - operation of sleeping cars or dining cars as an integrated operation of railway companies This class excludes: - passenger transport by urban and suburban transit systems, see 49.31 - passenger terminal activities, see 52.21 - operation of railroad infrastructure; related activities such as switching and shunting, see 52.21 - operation of sleeping cars or dining cars when operated by separate units, see 55.90, 56.10
- 4912Freight rail transport
This class includes: - freight transport on mainline rail networks as well as short line freight railroads This class excludes: - warehousing and storage, see 52.10 - freight terminal activities, see 52.21 - operation of railroad infrastructure; related activities such as switching and shunting, see 52.21 - cargo handling, see 52.24
Other BSIC codes under 491 Transport via railways
Frequently asked questions
- What is BSIC 491?
- BSIC 491 is "Transport via railways". Code 491 includes the operation of railway transport services for passengers and freight, covering the provision of train services, railway infrastructure use, and associated ticketing and scheduling functions, while excluding activities such as vehicle maintenance, which are classified under separate codes.
- What does BSIC 491 include?
- 491 Transport via railways contains 2 direct subcategories: 4911 Passenger rail transport, interurban; 4912 Freight rail transport.
- How does BSIC 491 map to other classification systems?
- 491 Transport via railways has equivalents in ISIC Rev 4 (491). These crosswalks let you translate this code between BSIC and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 491?
- 491 Transport via railways sits under 491 Transport via railways in the BSIC hierarchy.
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