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Cost Code Reference

284 line items across 14 divisions · grouped by section · default rates illustrative

How Cost Codes Work

This is the full cost code list — every priced row available to estimators, grouped by Division and Section. Three-level numbering: Division.Section.LineItem. Example: 07.10.020 = Division 07 (Turnouts) → Section 10 (Turnout Installation) → Line Item 020 (#10 Turnout, Wood Ties, Relay, Install).

Why this structure?

Aligned with AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering chapters and CSI MasterFormat Division 34 (Transportation) — so estimators familiar with railroad engineering recognize the layout. Codes are short, sortable, and roll up cleanly for reporting.

Aggregate vs. atomic line items

Some codes are aggregates (07.10.020 captures a whole turnout install as a single line — quick estimates). Others are atomic components (05.10.005 wood tie, 05.20.025 rail) that combine into assemblies for detailed estimates. The list intentionally supports both modes.

Are these codes industry-standard?

Structure: yes. Aligned with AREMA + CSI MasterFormat conventions. Specific code numbers: no.Every contractor builds their own coded list — there's no published "official" railroad cost code numbering. This is your code system; it stays consistent across estimates and projects so historical comparisons are reliable, and it gets more accurate as actual costs from completed jobs feed back into defaults.

01Mobilization & General Conditions 02Site Prep & Earthwork 03Subgrade & Drainage 04Ballast & Subballast 05Track Materials 06Track Construction & Surfacing 07Turnouts & Special Trackwork 08Grade Crossings 09Bridges & Structures 10MOW Services 11Equipment 12Subcontractors 13Indirects, Bonds, Insurance (Detail)14Contingency, OH&P, Tax

01.10Mobilization

8 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
01.10.005	Mobilization Package — Small Project (<$250k)	LS	$18,400
01.10.010	Mobilization Package — Mid Project ($250k–$1M)	LS	$30,500
01.10.015	Mobilization Package — Major Project (>$1M)	LS	$68,200
01.10.020	Demobilization & Site Cleanup	LS	$8,000
01.10.025	Equipment Mobilization — Hi-Rail to Site	EA	$850
01.10.030	Equipment Mobilization — Crane / Heavy	EA	$3,400
01.10.035	Crew Travel Per Diem	DAY	$145
01.10.040	Crew Lodging — per night	NIGHT	$165

01.20Flagging

4 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
01.20.005	Flagging Services — Daily	DAY	$920
01.20.010	Flagging Services — Weekly Block	WK	$4,400
01.20.015	Foreman Flagging Coverage	DAY	$1,180
01.20.020	Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Setup	LS	$1,500

01.30Supervision

5 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
01.30.005	Project Supervisor — Daily	DAY	$1,350
01.30.010	General Foreman — Daily	DAY	$1,150
01.30.015	Track Foreman — Daily	DAY	$980
01.30.020	Health & Safety Officer — Daily	DAY	$1,050
01.30.025	Quality Control Inspector — Daily	DAY	$1,100

01.40Bonds & Insurance (Project-Level)

6 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate	Notes
01.40.005	Performance & Payment Bond	% CONTRACT	—	typically 1.0–1.5%
01.40.010	Builder's Risk Insurance	% CONTRACT	—	typically 0.25–0.5%
01.40.015	Railroad Protective Liability (RPL) Insurance	LS	$8,500
01.40.020	General Liability Insurance Allocation	LS	$4,200
01.40.025	Pollution Liability Insurance	LS	$3,500
01.40.030	Permits & Right of Entry Fees	LS	$5,500

02.10Clearing & Grubbing

4 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
02.10.005	Clearing & Grubbing	ACRE	$4,200
02.10.010	Tree Removal — Small (<12")	EA	$220
02.10.015	Tree Removal — Large (>12")	EA	$850
02.10.020	Stump Removal & Disposal	EA	$380

02.20Earthwork

12 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
02.20.005	Subgrade Preparation	LF	$10.70
02.20.010	Cut & Fill — Light Conditions	CY	$8.50
02.20.015	Cut & Fill — Heavy Conditions	CY	$14.20
02.20.020	Embankment Construction	CY	$12.40
02.20.025	Topsoil Strip & Stockpile	CY	$6.80
02.20.030	Topsoil Replace & Spread	CY	$8.20
02.20.035	Common Excavation	CY	$9.50
02.20.040	Rock Excavation	CY	$38.00
02.20.045	Borrow Material Hauling	CY	$18.50
02.20.050	Compaction (8" lift)	CY	$3.20
02.20.055	Site Restoration & Seeding	SY	$2.80
02.20.060	Final Grading	SY	$1.40

02.50Erosion Control

7 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
02.50.005	Silt Fence Installation	LF	$4.20
02.50.010	Wattle / Straw Roll	LF	$3.80
02.50.015	Erosion Control Matting	SY	$5.40
02.50.020	Inlet Protection	EA	$285
02.50.025	Stabilized Construction Entrance	EA	$2,400
02.50.030	SWPPP Plan & Compliance	LS	$4,800
02.50.035	Sediment Pond Construction	EA	$8,500

03.10Subgrade Stabilization

6 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
03.10.005	Geotextile Fabric — Woven	SY	$3.40
03.10.010	Geotextile Fabric — Non-Woven	SY	$2.80
03.10.015	Geogrid Reinforcement	SY	$6.20
03.10.020	Lime Stabilization (per 6" lift)	SY	$5.40
03.10.025	Cement Stabilization (per 6" lift)	SY	$7.80
03.10.030	Subgrade Undercut & Replace	CY	$22.50

03.20Culverts & Drainage

14 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
03.20.005	CMP Culvert — 18" diameter	LF	$48.00
03.20.010	CMP Culvert — 24" diameter	LF	$64.00
03.20.015	CMP Culvert — 36" diameter	LF	$102
03.20.020	CMP Culvert — 48" diameter	LF	$145
03.20.025	CMP Culvert — 60" diameter	LF	$198
03.20.030	RCP Culvert — 24" diameter	LF	$92.00
03.20.035	RCP Culvert — 36" diameter	LF	$138
03.20.040	RCP Culvert — 48" diameter	LF	$184
03.20.045	Headwall — Concrete	EA	$3,800
03.20.050	Endwall — Concrete	EA	$3,500
03.20.055	Underdrain Pipe — 6"	LF	$18.50
03.20.060	Underdrain Pipe — 8"	LF	$22.00
03.20.065	Ditch Excavation	LF	$8.20
03.20.070	Ditch Cleaning	LF	$4.50

04.10Subballast

4 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
04.10.005	Subballast — Place & Compact	TON	$28.50
04.10.010	Subballast — Material Only	TON	$18.50
04.10.015	Subballast — Spread & Grade	TON	$6.80
04.10.020	Subballast Trucking	TON	$5.20

04.20Ballast Placement

5 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
04.20.005	New Ballast — #4 AREMA	TON	$52.00
04.20.010	New Ballast — #4A AREMA	TON	$56.00
04.20.015	Shoulder Ballast	TON	$48.00
04.20.020	Ballast Trucking	TON	$6.50
04.20.025	Spot Ballast (Yard Work)	TON	$65.00

04.30Regulating & Cleaning

6 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
04.30.005	Ballast Regulating	LF	$2.20
04.30.010	Ballast Regulating — per Mile	MILE	$11,500
04.30.015	Crib & Shoulder Cleaning	LF	$4.80
04.30.020	Undercutter Cleaning	LF	$18.50
04.30.025	Shoulder Undercutter	LF	$12.20
04.30.030	Spent Ballast Disposal	TON	$14.00

05.10Ties

9 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
05.10.005	Wood Tie — Hardwood, 7"x9"x8.5'	EA	$68.50
05.10.010	Wood Tie — Hardwood, 7"x9"x9'	EA	$76.00
05.10.015	Wood Tie — Hardwood, Industrial Grade	EA	$58.00
05.10.020	Concrete Tie — Mainline	EA	$145
05.10.025	Concrete Tie — Industrial	EA	$118
05.10.030	Switch Tie Set — #8 Turnout	SET	$4,200
05.10.035	Switch Tie Set — #10 Turnout	SET	$5,400
05.10.040	Switch Tie Set — #15 Turnout	SET	$8,800
05.10.045	Tie Disposal	EA	$8.50

05.20Rail (New & Relay)

14 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
05.20.005	Rail — 115 RE New, CWR	LF	$72.00
05.20.010	Rail — 115 RE Relay	LF	$32.00
05.20.015	Rail — 132 RE New, CWR	LF	$82.00
05.20.020	Rail — 132 RE Relay	LF	$38.00
05.20.025	Rail — 136 RE New, CWR	LF	$88.00
05.20.030	Rail — 136 RE Relay	LF	$42.00
05.20.035	Rail — 141 AB New, CWR	LF	$95.00
05.20.040	Rail — Stick Rail (39')	EA	$3,400
05.20.045	Compromise Joint Bar	EA	$320
05.20.050	Rail Cropping & Disposal	LF	$4.50
05.20.055	Rail Trucking	LF	$1.80
05.20.060	Rail Storage & Handling	LF	$0.85
05.20.065	Rail Inspection	LF	$0.45
05.20.070	Rail Saw & Drill Setup	LS	$1,200

05.30OTM & Fasteners

11 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
05.30.005	Tie Plate — Single Shoulder	EA	$18.50
05.30.010	Tie Plate — Double Shoulder	EA	$24.00
05.30.015	Cut Spike	KEG	$145
05.30.020	Track Bolt	EA	$4.20
05.30.025	Joint Bar — Standard	EA	$85.00
05.30.030	Insulated Joint Bar	EA	$380
05.30.035	Rail Anchor — Box	EA	$5.20
05.30.040	Rail Anchor — Spring	EA	$6.80
05.30.045	Pandrol e-Clip	EA	$3.40
05.30.050	Pandrol Shoulder	EA	$8.20
05.30.055	OTM Bulk Package — Mile equivalent	LS	$18,500

06.10New Construction

7 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
06.10.005	New Track Construction — Panel Build	LF	$25.70
06.10.010	Track Laying — Direct Spike (Wood Ties)	LF	$18.40
06.10.015	Track Laying — Pandrol Fasteners	LF	$22.80
06.10.020	Industry Track Tie-In	LS	$38,500
06.10.025	Yard Track Construction	LF	$32.00
06.10.030	Siding Extension	LF	$28.50
06.10.035	Track Removal & Salvage	LF	$14.20

06.20Surfacing & Dressing

6 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
06.20.005	Surface, Line & Dress — per LF	LF	$11.00
06.20.010	Surface, Line & Dress — per Mile	MILE	$41,800
06.20.015	Spot Surfacing	LF	$18.00
06.20.020	Switch Surfacing	EA	$2,400
06.20.025	Bridge Approach Surfacing	LF	$28.00
06.20.030	Crossing Approach Surfacing	LF	$24.00

06.30Welding & Anchoring

8 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
06.30.005	Field Welding — Thermite	EA	$695
06.30.010	Field Welding — Flash Butt	EA	$480
06.30.015	Plant Welding	EA	$380
06.30.020	Weld Repair / Re-do	EA	$850
06.30.025	Rail Anchor Application	PAIR	$14.50
06.30.030	Rail De-stress / Adjust	LF	$3.80
06.30.035	Spike Re-spike	LF	$4.20
06.30.040	Rail Lubrication	LF	$0.95

07.10Turnout Installation

12 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
07.10.005	#8 Turnout — Wood Ties, New, Install	EA	$48,200
07.10.010	#8 Turnout — Wood Ties, Relay, Install	EA	$30,500
07.10.015	#10 Turnout — Wood Ties, New, Install	EA	$62,800
07.10.020	#10 Turnout — Wood Ties, Relay, Install	EA	$38,500
07.10.025	#11 Turnout — Wood Ties, New, Install	EA	$71,400
07.10.030	#11 Turnout — Wood Ties, Relay, Install	EA	$44,200
07.10.035	#14 Turnout — Wood Ties, New, Install	EA	$84,500
07.10.040	#15 Turnout — Wood Ties, New, Install	EA	$92,800
07.10.045	#20 Turnout — Concrete Ties, New, Install	EA	$148,200
07.10.050	Crossover Installation — #10 Pair	LS	$138,500
07.10.055	Turnout Removal & Salvage	EA	$14,500
07.10.060	Spring Switch Installation	EA	$18,500

07.20Switch Components

9 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
07.20.005	Switch Point Renewal	EA	$4,800
07.20.010	Frog — Rigid (RBM)	EA	$5,400
07.20.015	Frog — Spring	EA	$7,200
07.20.020	Frog — Self-Guarded	EA	$6,500
07.20.025	Frog Replacement Labor	EA	$3,800
07.20.030	Switch Stand	EA	$2,400
07.20.035	Switch Throw Mechanism	EA	$3,200
07.20.040	Guard Rail — Standard	LF	$48.00
07.20.045	Switch Tie Replacement — Out-of-Face	EA	$165

07.30Derails & Bumpers

5 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
07.30.005	Derail — Hinged	EA	$4,200
07.30.010	Derail — Sliding	EA	$5,800
07.30.015	Bumping Post — Standard	EA	$3,400
07.30.020	Bumping Post — Heavy Duty	EA	$5,200
07.30.025	Wheel Stop	EA	$1,800

08.10Crossing Surfaces

8 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
08.10.005	Asphalt Crossing — 2-Lane Road	EA	$24,900
08.10.010	Asphalt Crossing — 4-Lane Highway	EA	$48,500
08.10.015	Concrete Panel Crossing — Standard	EA	$38,400
08.10.020	Concrete Panel Crossing — Heavy Duty	EA	$52,800
08.10.025	Rubber Panel Crossing	EA	$52,800
08.10.030	Timber Plank Crossing — Private	EA	$14,500
08.10.035	Crossing Demolition & Removal	EA	$6,800
08.10.040	Crossing Approach Resurfacing	LF	$28.00

08.20Signage & Warning

6 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
08.20.005	Crossbuck Sign	EA	$850
08.20.010	Stop Sign Package	EA	$480
08.20.015	Yield Sign Package	EA	$420
08.20.020	Pavement Markings	LS	$1,800
08.20.025	Active Warning Coordination (sub-managed)	LS	$4,500
08.20.030	Pedestrian Crossing Package	EA	$12,500

09.10Timber Bridges

11 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
09.10.005	Timber Tie — Bridge	EA	$285
09.10.010	Timber Stringer — 8x16	EA	$1,840
09.10.015	Timber Stringer — 8x18	EA	$2,180
09.10.020	Timber Cap — 12x14	EA	$1,650
09.10.025	Timber Cap — 14x14	EA	$1,980
09.10.030	Timber Pile — Splice	EA	$2,800
09.10.035	Timber Pile — Replace	EA	$4,500
09.10.040	Bridge Deck — Open Deck	LF	$285
09.10.045	Bridge Deck — Ballast Deck	LF	$320
09.10.050	Bridge Walkway	LF	$65.00
09.10.055	Bridge Handrail	LF	$48.00

09.20Concrete Structures

8 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
09.20.005	Concrete Repair — Spalling Patch	SF	$48.00
09.20.010	Concrete Repair — Crack Injection	LF	$32.00
09.20.015	Joint Sealing	LF	$18.00
09.20.020	Pier Repair — Cap Replacement	EA	$28,500
09.20.025	Abutment Repair	LS	$38,000
09.20.030	Box Culvert — Precast Install	EA	$24,500
09.20.035	Box Culvert Extension	LF	$580
09.20.040	Cathodic Protection	LS	$18,500

09.30Steel Bridges

7 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
09.30.005	Steel Bridge Painting — Spot	SF	$28.00
09.30.010	Steel Bridge Painting — Full	SF	$14.50
09.30.015	Rivet Replacement	EA	$165
09.30.020	Bolt Replacement	EA	$45.00
09.30.025	Steel Member Replacement	TON	$8,500
09.30.030	Bearing Repair	EA	$4,800
09.30.035	Steel Inspection	LS	$5,500

10.10Routine & Preventive

12 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
10.10.005	Tie R&R — Spot Replacement	EA	$105
10.10.010	Tie R&R — Out-of-Face	EA	$88.00
10.10.015	Surfacing — per Mile	MILE	$41,800
10.10.020	Surfacing — per LF	LF	$11.00
10.10.025	Track Patrol — per Shift	SHIFT	$980
10.10.030	Visual Track Inspection	MILE	$285
10.10.035	Vegetation Control — Spray	MILE	$1,240
10.10.040	ROW Mowing	MILE	$850
10.10.045	Brush Cutting	MILE	$2,400
10.10.050	Switch Cleaning & Lubrication	EA	$145
10.10.055	Joint Tightening	EA	$28.00
10.10.060	Gauge Restraint Test	MILE	$580

10.20Emergency Response

4 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
10.20.005	Emergency Response Mobilization	LS	$8,500
10.20.010	Derailment Re-rail Package	LS	$28,500
10.20.015	Storm Damage Response — Daily	DAY	$12,500
10.20.020	Snow & Ice Removal — per Shift	SHIFT	$4,800

11.10Track Machines

14 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
11.10.005	Production Tamper	DAY	$3,800
11.10.010	Switch & Production Tamper	DAY	$4,200
11.10.015	Spot Tamper	DAY	$2,400
11.10.020	Ballast Regulator	DAY	$2,800
11.10.025	Tie Inserter	DAY	$3,400
11.10.030	Tie Crane	DAY	$2,800
11.10.035	Spike Puller	DAY	$1,800
11.10.040	Spike Driver	DAY	$1,800
11.10.045	Anchor Machine	DAY	$2,200
11.10.050	Rail Saw	DAY	$850
11.10.055	Rail Drill	DAY	$850
11.10.060	Rail Heater	DAY	$1,400
11.10.065	Track Loader	DAY	$1,800
11.10.070	Undercutter	DAY	$5,400

11.20Hi-Rail & Support

9 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
11.20.005	Hi-Rail Pickup	DAY	$380
11.20.010	Hi-Rail Excavator	DAY	$2,400
11.20.015	Hi-Rail Crane (Speed Swing)	DAY	$2,800
11.20.020	Hi-Rail Boom Truck	DAY	$1,800
11.20.025	Backhoe	DAY	$850
11.20.030	Excavator (Tracked)	DAY	$1,400
11.20.035	Skid Steer	DAY	$480
11.20.040	Generator & Light Plant	DAY	$285
11.20.045	Welding Truck	DAY	$950

11.30Cranes & Loaders

6 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
11.30.005	Crawler Crane	DAY	$4,800
11.30.010	Truck-Mounted Crane	DAY	$2,400
11.30.015	Railbound Crane	DAY	$5,800
11.30.020	Front-End Loader	DAY	$1,200
11.30.025	Dump Truck	DAY	$850
11.30.030	Lowboy & Trucking — per Move	EA	$1,800

12.10Specialty Subs

12 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
12.10.005	Signal & Communications — Crossing System	LS	$185,000
12.10.010	Signal & Communications — Switch Circuit	EA	$18,500
12.10.015	Signal Maintainer — Daily	DAY	$1,400
12.10.020	Welding Sub — per Weld	EA	$720
12.10.025	Survey — Centerline & Profile	MILE	$8,500
12.10.030	Survey — As-Built	LS	$12,500
12.10.035	Geotechnical / Soils Investigation	LS	$18,500
12.10.040	Environmental / SWPPP Sub	LS	$8,500
12.10.045	Engineering / Design Sub	LS	$28,500
12.10.050	Trucking & Hauling Sub	HR	$145
12.10.055	Demolition Sub	LS	—
12.10.060	Concrete Sub (Bridges/Structures)	LS	—

13.10Bonds

4 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate	Notes
13.10.005	Performance Bond	% CONTRACT	—	typically 0.75–1.25%
13.10.010	Payment Bond	% CONTRACT	—	typically 0.25–0.5%
13.10.015	Bid Bond	% BID	—	typically 0.05–0.10%
13.10.020	Maintenance Bond	% CONTRACT	—	post-completion, ~1 yr

13.20Insurance

6 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate	Notes
13.20.005	General Liability	LS	$4,200
13.20.010	Workers' Compensation	% PAYROLL	—	varies by state / class code
13.20.015	Builder's Risk	% CONTRACT	—	typically 0.25–0.5%
13.20.020	Pollution Liability	LS	$3,500
13.20.025	Railroad Protective Liability (RPL)	LS	$8,500
13.20.030	Auto Liability Allocation	LS	$1,800

13.30PM & Admin

5 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate
13.30.005	Project Manager — Monthly	MO	$12,500
13.30.010	Estimator — Hourly	HR	$145
13.30.015	Site Office & Trailer — Monthly	MO	$2,800
13.30.020	Field Office Operations — Monthly	MO	$1,800
13.30.025	Document Control — Monthly	MO	$2,200

14.10Contingency

3 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate	Notes
14.10.005	Design Contingency	% COST	—	typically 5–10%
14.10.010	Construction Contingency	% COST	—	typically 5–10%
14.10.015	Owner's Contingency	% COST	—	typically 5%

14.20OH&P

4 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate	Notes
14.20.005	Home Office Overhead	% COST	—	typically 8–12%
14.20.010	General & Administrative	% COST	—	typically 3–6%
14.20.015	Profit / Margin	% COST	—	typically 8–15%
14.20.020	Bond Premium Pass-Through	% CONTRACT	—	if not in 01.40

14.30Tax

3 items

Code	Description	UOM	Default Rate	Notes
14.30.005	State Sales Tax	% MATERIAL	—	varies by state
14.30.010	Use Tax	% MATERIAL	—	varies by jurisdiction
14.30.015	City / Local Tax	% CONTRACT	—	if applicable

Demo note: This is the proposed cost code structure for review. Three-tier numbering (Division.Section.LineItem) keeps codes short, sortable, and roll-up-friendly. Default rates shown are illustrative — actual numbers come from a combination of vendor quotes, AREMA references, and (over time) historical actuals from completed projects.