Supporting services for railway transport

CPC v2.1 Code: 673

About supporting services for railway transport

cpc code 673 covers a range of services that support the operation and maintenance of railway transportation systems. These services play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and reliable movement of goods and passengers by rail, which is a vital component of the broader transportation and logistics infrastructure. The railway support services industry is an essential part of the economy, facilitating trade, commerce, and economic development across various sectors.

Production process

The main production techniques in the railway support services industry involve the provision of specialized services such as track maintenance, signaling and communication systems, rolling stock repair and overhaul, and terminal operations. These services are typically carried out by skilled technicians, engineers, and logistics professionals using specialized equipment and infrastructure.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the railway support services industry include skilled labor, specialized machinery and equipment (e.g., track maintenance vehicles, repair workshops, signaling systems), and a well-developed railway network infrastructure. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of raw materials and consumables, such as track components, spare parts, and fuel, to support its operations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the railway support services industry are the various services that enable the efficient and safe operation of railway transportation systems. These services are consumed by 491 Railway transport services, 492 Other land transport services, and 521 Warehousing and storage services to facilitate the movement of goods and passengers by rail.

Family tree for supporting services for railway transport

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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/v2-1/67'>67: Supporting transport services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/673'>673: Supporting services for railway transport</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/671'>671: Cargo handling services</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/672'>672: Storage and warehousing services</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/674'>674: Supporting services for road transport</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/675'>675: Supporting services for water transport</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/676'>676: Supporting services for air or space transport</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/679'>679: Other supporting transport services</a>"]

    C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6731'>6731: Railway pushing or towing services</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/6739'>6739: Other supporting services for railway transport</a>"]


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