Interurban railway transport services of passengers

CPC v2.1 Code: 6421

About interurban railway transport services of passengers

cpc code 6421 covers the provision of interurban railway transport services for passengers. This industry plays a vital role in facilitating the movement of people between cities and towns, connecting communities and supporting economic activity across a broader region. As a key component of the overall transportation infrastructure, interurban rail services are essential for both personal travel and the efficient movement of goods and services.

Production process

Interurban railway transport services involve the operation of passenger rail lines that connect cities and towns beyond the immediate urban areas. This typically includes the use of specialized rail cars, locomotives, and supporting infrastructure such as tracks, stations, and signaling systems. The key production techniques involve scheduling and dispatching trains, maintaining the rail network, and providing a safe and comfortable travel experience for passengers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for interurban railway transport services include rail cars and locomotives, track infrastructure, signaling and control systems, as well as fuel and electricity to power the trains. Additionally, this industry relies on a skilled workforce of engineers, conductors, and other personnel to operate the services. 4661 Electricity distribution and control apparatus manufacturing and 3020 Railway locomotive and rolling stock manufacturing are examples of industries that provide key inputs to interurban rail transport.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 6421 is the provision of passenger transportation services between cities and towns. These services connect people to employment, education, and other economic and social opportunities across a broader region. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by 6411 Urban and suburban railway transport services of passengers and 6412 Taxi operation services, as well as individual travelers and commuters.

Family tree for interurban railway transport services of passengers

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6'>6: Distributive trade services; accommodation, food and beverage serving services; transport services; and electricity, gas and water distribution services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/64'>64: Passenger transport services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/642'>642: Long-distance transport services of passengers</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6421'>6421: Interurban railway transport services of passengers</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6422'>6422: Interurban road transport services of passengers</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6423'>6423: Long-distance water transport services of passengers</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6424'>6424: Air transport services of passengers</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6425'>6425: Space transport services of passengers</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/64210'>64210: Interurban railway transport services of passengers</a>"]


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