491 - Transport via railways | NIC-2025 Group Codes
This group includes all transportation of passengers and/or freight by rail suing rolling stock on mainline networks, usually spread over an extensive geographic area. Freight rail transport over short-line freight railroads is included here.
This group excludes:
Classes in Group 491
The 4-digit class is the level used in most government forms. Open one to read what it includes and to reach its NIC codes.
Frequently asked questions
What activities are in Group 491 of NIC-2025?
Group 491 (Transport via railways) is a 3-digit cluster within Division 49. It contains 2 classes and 3 NIC codes for related activities.
How do I pick a NIC code from Group 491?
Open the class that matches your work, then choose the sub-class (the full NIC code) that best describes your activity. IncorpX provides assistance for selecting the correct code for Udyam, GST and incorporation.
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