Definition / Belongs to this divisionThis division includes:
- rail passenger transport on the main line network of a large geographical area
- intercity rail passenger services
- operation of sleeping and dining cars as an integrated activity of railway companies
It does not belong to this sectorThis division excludes:
- urban and suburban transit through urban areas, see 49.31
- passenger station activities, see 52.21
- railway stock, infrastructure operation and related activities such as shifting and shunting, see 52.21
- operation of sleeping and dining car as a separate unit, see 55.90, 56.10

Definition / Belongs to this divisionThis division includes:
- freight transport on the main and secondary lines, on the freight track of local interest
It does not belong to this sectorThis division excludes:
- warehousing, storage, see 52.10
- freight station activity, see 52.21
- railway stock, infrastructure operation and related activities such as shifting and shunting, see 52.21
- cargo handling, see 52.24

Definition / Belongs to this divisionThe subsector includes all land passenger transport except rail transport. However, rail transport belonging to the urban or suburban transport system is included.