Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the railway transport of passengers.
Canadian industry
482114 Passenger rail transportation
Transport ferroviaire de voyageurs
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Passenger rail transportation |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 48211 - Rail transportation |
| International correspondence | H4911* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Transport Canada and provincial transportation ministries |
Exclusions
- operating same-day return tourist and scenic trains (See 487110 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land)
- operating street railways and urban rapid transit (See 485110 Urban transit systems (CAN))
Examples
- interurban passenger railways
- passenger transportation services, railway
- railways, passenger (except urban transit and scenic and sightseeing)
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
interurban passenger railwayspassenger transportation services, railwayrailways, passenger (except urban transit and scenic and sightseeing)
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: H4911*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 482114
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
482114
Passenger rail transportation
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 482114 Passenger rail transportation. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
482114
interurban passenger railways
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as interurban passenger railways. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 482114 Passenger rail transportation to a business file.
03
482114
passenger transportation services, railway
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as passenger transportation services, railway. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 482114 Passenger rail transportation to a business file.
04
482114
railways, passenger (except urban transit and scenic and sightseeing)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as railways, passenger (except urban transit and scenic and sightseeing). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 482114 Passenger rail transportation to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 482112Short-haul freight rail transportation
- 482113Mainline freight rail transportation
- 482114Passenger rail transportation
Commonly confused with
487110 — Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land
operating same-day return tourist and scenic trains (See 487110 Scenic and sightseeing transportati...
485110 — Urban transit systems
operating street railways and urban rapid transit (See 485110 Urban transit systems (CAN))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
H4911*Passenger rail transport, interurban
Approximate correspondence
Passenger rail transportation
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
482114Passenger rail transportation
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 482114 cover?
Passenger rail transportation: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the railway transport of passengers.
Which level of the hierarchy is 482114?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 482114?
It rolls up to 48211 Rail transportation.
Should I stop at 482114 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 482114?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 482114?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 482114 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 3 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Warehousing, Fleet support, Freight movement, Courier delivery, Terminal operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 482114?
Yes. The page shows H4911* Passenger rail transport, interurban.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.