Platform Lighting, Multi-Service Channel Systems for Railway Stations and Platforms, and Station Equipment

LMT Leuchten + Metall Technik GmbH has developed and manufactured solutions for railway stations and platforms for more than 40 years. These include platform luminaires, linear multi-service channel systems, integrated handrail lighting systems, station equipment, and components for rail vehicles. LMT engineers and manufactures these solutions at its Hilpoltstein, Germany site in accordance with relevant DIN and EN standards.

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Platform Lighting, Multi-Service Channel Systems for Railway Stations and Platforms, and Station Equipment

LMT Leuchten + Metall Technik GmbH has developed and manufactured solutions for railway stations and platforms for more than 40 years. These include platform luminaires, linear multi-service channel systems, integrated handrail lighting systems, station equipment, and components for rail vehicles. LMT engineers and manufactures these solutions at its Hilpoltstein, Germany site in accordance with relevant DIN and EN standards.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Solutions for Railway Stations, Platforms and Rail Vehicles

LMT is an engineering and manufacturing partner for planning and engineering firms, lighting designers, architects, electrical contractors, and technical managers at rail infrastructure operators and public transport operators.

The solutions are developed for new construction and modernization projects at railway stations and transit facilities, whether covered or underground, based on the project’s design specifications.

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Component-independent – free-choice and project-specific
integration of lighting technology, loudspeakers, cameras, and sensors

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Seamless End-to-End Engineering: from initial shop drawings
and installation planning to ready-to-produce fabrication drawings

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Delivered ready for installation – coordinated with the project schedule

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Close coordination between engineering and manufacturing
– at the Hilpoltstein, Bavaria site

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More than 40 years of project experience in the rail sector

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EN 1090 (Parts 1–3) certified: structurally relevant luminaire
suspension and mounting components

PRODUCTS

Linear Multi-Service Channel Systems for Platforms: Lighting, Speakers, Cameras and Cable Management in One Profile

Multi-service channel systems combine multiple technical components and system functions within a single profile. They can be used on platforms, in train sheds, and in other areas of a station. Systems such as lighting, public address, video surveillance (CCTV), sensor technology, and cable management can be integrated to meet project-specific requirements. The multi-service channel system provides a defined location for each component within the profile. LMT tailors the design and technical configuration to the project’s specifications and manufactures the appropriate solution, including accessories.

Several multi-service channel system variants are available to meet different lighting and service requirements. Examples:

Rendering of a Multi-Service Channel System with Integrated Backlit Signage

Multi-Service Channel System with Integrated Backlit Signage

Platform lighting and wayfinding in one system: notices, directional information or pictograms can be added to the multi-service channel system as backlit elements. This combines lighting and wayfinding in a single component. First of its kind on the market.

Rendering of a Multi-Service Channel System with Hinged Cover and Tool-Free Luminaire Installation

Multi-Service Channel System with Hinged Cover and Tool-Free Luminaire Installation

A hinged cover provides direct access to the cable duct for simplified maintenance and service work. The luminaires can be installed quickly and without tools. They connect without visible gaps, creating a continuous, harmonious line of light.

Rendering of a Multi-Service Channel System

Multi-Service Channel Systems with Project-Specific System Integration

Luminaires, loudspeakers, cameras, sensors and cable management can be integrated into the multi-service channel system in accordance with the technical and design specifications. The system provides a defined position for each component within the profile.

Multi-Service Channel Systems – construction, variants, dimensions →

PRODUCTS

Platform Luminaires and LED Lighting Solutions for Stations, Platforms, and Tunnels

For platforms, stairways, access areas and tunnels, LMT develops and manufactures project-specific LED lighting solutions – from platform luminaires and linear lighting systems to integrated handrail lighting systems and pathway luminaires for parapets. The systems are tailored to specific spatial, photometric, and structural requirements. They support safety, wayfinding, visual comfort, and are designed for long-term use in the rail environment.

VARYO III luminaire installed on a station platform

Platform Luminaire VARYO III

Optimal glare control, symmetric or asymmetric light distribution, also available with tunable white: the VARYO III is designed as an LED luminaire module for installation in multi-service channel systems. A reflector, transverse louver grid, and internal diffuser enable precise light control.

Linear Lighting System installed on a station platform

Linear Lighting System

Standardized or project-specific: the linear lighting systems made from extruded aluminum profiles are manufactured in accordance with photometric and design specifications. The LED modules are available modular or project specific and can be replaced at any time. Mounting options include pendant suspension as well as ceiling or wall installation.

Integrated handrail lighting system in a tunnel

Integrated Handrail Lighting System

Safety, orientation and visual comfort in one system: luminaires flush-integrated into the handrail combine lighting and handrail function. The low mounting height enables efficient illumination of the circulation area and simplifies maintenance. Designed for a secure grip. Suitable for stairways, access areas, and tunnel escape routes.

Walkway integrated with luminaires

LED Pathway Luminaires

Targeted pathway lighting with minimal glare. LED pathway luminaires designed for surface mounting or recessed installation illuminate walkways with a shallow light-emission angle and reduce glare. The low mounting height and a portion of the light dieted upwards improve the visibility of oncoming pedestrians. Variable mounting options, adaptable front covers, and replaceable LED units simplify integration and maintenance.

Luminaires, Linear Lighting Systems, and Integrated Handrail Lighting Systems in Detail →

RAIL VEHICLE COMPONENTS

Components for Rail Vehicles – Certified Manufacturing to EN 15085-2 CL1- P

LMT manufactures metal components and project-specific custom fabrications for passenger cars and locomotives. Engineering and manufacturing are tailored to the technical requirements and the intended application in the rail vehicle.

Welded components for rail vehicles are manufactured in accordance with certification EN 15085-2 CL1, scope P.

Grab rail for a rail vehicle – designed and manufactured specifically for the project to provide a secure grip and withstand long-term use in daily rail operations.

STATION EQUIPMENT

Station Equipment in Aluminum and Stainless Steel – Standardized or Project-Specific

LMT develops and manufactures metal components and equipment elements for railway stations, transit facilities, and underpasses. Depending on the project, these include standardized components or project-specific custom solutions made from aluminum and stainless steel. Outdoor equipment elements are designed, depending on the application, for high mechanical loads and specific vandal-resistance requirements. The engineering, manufacturing, and installation preparation processes are coordinated, and the product is delivered ready for installation.

Metal railing along a walkway

Railings and Fall Protection

Railing systems for stairways, overpasses and bridges, combinable with integrated lighting depending on configuration.

Metal furniture on a station platform

Platform Furniture

Benches and equipment elements for waiting areas, made from steel and aluminum.

Access control system at a platform entrance

Access Control Barriers

Metal structures for guiding and controlling access points and passenger flows.

Metal platform door

Platform Doors

Access protection and weather protection.

Smoke curtain at a platform entrance

Smoke Curtains

Fire-protection barrier made from metal or metal-and-glass construction.

Metal cladding on the platform

Cladding and Design Elements

Facade and wall cladding as well as project-specific design elements in metal.

Sound-absorbing metal cladding on a platform

Acoustic Panels

Sound-absorbing cladding for platforms, underpasses and other areas within transit facilities.

Metal information kiosk at a metro station

Emergency Call and Information Columns

Columns and housings in aluminum or steel for emergency call and information systems, designed for vandalism resistance.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Completed Rail Projects: References in Lighting and Station Equipment

From platform lighting and integrated handrail lighting systems to station equipment and components for rail vehicles: selected references show how LMT translates project-specific requirements into realized solutions.

Multi-service channel system at Duisburg Central Station, Germany

Duisburg Central Station: Multi-Service Channel System for Different Installation Situations

Duisburg Central Station has been undergoing phased modernization since 2009. LMT supplied the standard multi-service channel system Type 2067. It combines lighting, loudspeakers and cabling in a single structure. The multi-service channel system is used in the main train shed and at the extended canopy roofs. The suspension and mounting components were adapted to the respective structural conditions. The DPB100 platform luminaire with emergency lighting module was supplied by Designplan Leuchten.

Multi-service channel system with tunable white at the Römerstadt subway station in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Römerstadt Metro Station, Frankfurt a. M.: Modernized Lighting with Tunable White

As part of the accessibility modernization of Römerstadt underground station, LMT supplied the multi-service channel system Type 2119. Loudspeakers and VARYO III luminaires with tunable white LEDs are flush-integrated. DALI control enables light colors from 2,700 to 5,700 Kelvin. Lateral light inserts additionally illuminate ceilings and walls, accentuating the building structure.

Multi-service channel system at the Waterloo metro station, Hanover, Germany

Waterloo Metro Station, Hannover: Modernization During Ongoing Operations

The Waterloo metro station in Hannover, opened in 1975, received a completely new lighting installation in 2026, commissioned by ÜSTRA. LMT installed VARYO III linear luminaires on the platform and concourse level and adapted the mounting system to the existing mounting rails from the original lighting installation. This allowed rapid luminaire replacement while the station remained in service. The new luminaires also fully close the openings in the fire-rated ceiling.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

Certifications and Standards for Quality Management, Welding Technology, and Metal Construction

Rail and metal work projects are subject to high requirements regarding quality, welding technology, and manufacturing processes. LMT holds certifications covering quality and environmental management as well as the manufacturing of welded components and structural assemblies.

EN 15085-2 CL1/P

Rail vehicle manufacturing: certified manufacturing of welded components for rail vehicles

DIN EN ISO 3834-2: 2021

Welding technology: comprehensive quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials

EN 1090 (Teil 1- 3)

Steel and aluminum structures: requirements for conformity assessment and execution of load-bearing components in steel and aluminum

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management: defined processes, consistent quality and continuous improvement

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental management: systematic management and improvement of environmental processes

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on Platform Lighting, Multi-Service Channel Systems for railway stations and platforms, and Station Equipment

Whether the structural conditions are straightforward or complex, LMT designs the appropriate mounting and suspension solution for each multi-service channel system. With over 40 years of experience developing and manufacturing metal structures for lighting systems, we offer flexible solutions, including suspension rods, tubular pendants, and V-shaped cable suspensions.

The terms linear lighting system, multi-service channel system, cable management system, multi-service raceway, and others are not used consistently across the industry and regions and are sometimes used interchangeably. LMT generally follows the terminology used for the respective project. Technically, a profile may accommodate luminaires only or may also integrate components such as loudspeakers, cameras, sensors, and cable routing.

Yes. The multi-service channel system can integrate LED technology, loudspeakers, cameras, sensors and cable management, depending on the project. LMT tailors the selection and arrangement to the planning and technical requirements.

Yes. LMT engineers and manufactures at its Hilpoltstein site in Germany. Components are tailored to each project’s requirements, manufactured to fit based on 3D scan measurements, and delivered ready for installation. The components are pre-assembled and installed on-site upon request.

Yes. LMT documents the components used in a project, enabling modernization of existing systems or remanufacturing of individual parts.

For lighting technology, LMT relies on modularly constructed systems in which technical components can be replaced and upgraded. Extruded aluminum profiles can also be remanufactured based on existing project documentation. This allows existing installations and systems to remain in service while individual components are replaced, without renewing the entire system. LMT also modernizes systems from other manufacturers.

The process typically starts with existing planning documents. Following technical clarification and, where required, sample acceptance, the project-specific requirements are defined and form the basis for engineering and manufacturing. After contract award, engineering and manufacturing begin. Delivery is coordinated in accordance with the project schedule.

Aluminum extruded profiles are used, for example, for handrail lighting systems and multi-service channel systems for railway stations and platforms. Stainless steel is used for structural components and equipment elements. LMT coordinates surface treatments such as powder coating, anodizing, or liquid coating, while specialized partners handle it.

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