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LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION - Railway Technology for Reliable, Safe, and Connected Rail Vehicles
Since 1987, LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION has stood for innovative and reliable railway technology for rail vehicles. From its headquarters in Weinstadt, Germany, the company supports rail vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers, operators, and modernization partners worldwide with electronic and electrotechnical solutions for new vehicle platforms as well as retrofit and modernization projects.
One of LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION's key strengths is its comprehensive expertise across the entire signal, control, and power supply chain from sensor to actuator. The portfolio ranges from signal conditioning and conversion, decentralized I/O systems, train control and management solutions, and network technology to relays and semiconductor switches, intelligent current monitoring, protection systems, power supplies, logic modules, visual and acoustic signal transducers, and charging solutions for rail vehicles. This enables a wide range of vehicle functions to be implemented with solutions from an experienced railway technology specialist.
Reliability under demanding conditions is built in from the outset. LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION components and systems are developed for the specific requirements of rail vehicles, including vibration and shock loads, significant temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic interference. Safety-related control functions up to SIL 2 are also an integral part of the portfolio.
Fewer Variants, Greater Customer-Specific Flexibility
At the same time, LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION helps reduce the technical complexity of modern rail vehicles. Flexibly configurable standard products, adaptable modular platforms, and wide-range voltage designs can reduce the number of variants and simplify engineering, wiring, installation, and maintenance. Where standard solutions are not sufficient, in-house development resources enable customer-specific solutions that can be precisely tailored to the vehicle platform, application, and technical requirements.
High Vehicle Availability
Digitalization and lifecycle management also play a central role. TRDP-based networking, intelligent current monitoring, and the collection of relevant operating data for predictive maintenance provide greater transparency and support high vehicle availability. For existing fleets, technologies for high-speed Ethernet communication over existing vehicle wiring also enable cost-effective retrofit solutions.
Resources of an International Technology Group
From the concept phase and system integration through series production and lifecycle support, LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION supports its customers throughout the entire project lifecycle. ISO 22163-certified processes (IRIS), decades of experience in railway technology, and being part of the Amphenol Group combine specialized German engineering expertise with the resources and global presence of an international technology group.
Why LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION?
- Railway expertise since 1987 - headquartered in Weinstadt, Germany
- Global partner for rail vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers, operators, and modernization partners
- Complete signal, control, and power supply chain from sensor to actuator
- Broad rail-specific portfolio for control technology, interface solutions, network technology, protection, signaling, and power supply
- Standard, configurable, or customer-specific - tailored to the vehicle and application
- Rail-compliant and safety-related solutions, including control functions up to SIL 2
- Engineering and lifecycle support from the concept phase through the modernization of existing fleets
- ISO 22163-certified processes (IRIS)
- Part of the globally active Amphenol Group
History of Lütze Transportation GmbH
2026
New impulse relay protects on-board batteries in rail vehicles
Compact four-changeover relay module for railway applications
2025
LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION joins European rail association UNIFE
Membership INTERNATIONAL MONORAIL ASSOCIATION
2024
LÜTZE Group is acquired by Amphenol Corporation
Certification according to ISO 22163:2023 / IRIS Rev.04
Introduction of Train Line Modems TLM-X and TLM-20
New Safety Relay Modules for Safety Applications up to SIL 2
Predictive Maintenance on Rail Vehicles with LUNA modular control system
Presentation of 230 V sockets with USB-C charger ports
2023
Market launch of the secure expansion module LION-SAFE AI with four analogue inputs
2022
Dimitrios Koutrouvis will take over as Managing Director of Lütze Transportation GmbH
Presentation of the configurable, two-channel signal generator SG-200 for issuing warnings
Market launch of the TRDP Gateway for the LÜTZE LOCC-Box Rail
2021
LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION provides the Train Line Modem TLM-10 for data-secure Gigabit-Ethernet via the coupling. The TLM-10 is suitable for new vehicles and for upgrading older rail vehicles
2020
Presentation of rail-compatible USB charging ports for the passenger area and driver's cab
Further development of the DIOLINE PLC compact control system to include the Train Realtime Data Protocol (TRDP)
Market launch of the programmable LION microPLC logic module for decentralized applications on rail vehicles
2019
LÜTZE takes over Passenger Information from PICASO and expands the product range of LÜTZE TRANSPORTATION to include areas such as flexible passenger information systems to control screens and displays, modular systems for passenger and driver intercoms, Ethernet solutions for data transfer in the vehicle, and signal generators
2018
ISO 22163 certification
60 years efficiency in Automation - LÜTZE celebrates 60th anniversary
2017
Launch of the Ethernet Switch Family LEOS for the use on rail vehicles.
2016
LÜTZE Transportation moves into a new office. Expansion of LÜTZE to 3 plants in Weinstadt.
2014
Launch of USB charger for the driver's cab
2012
Market launch of the modular and decentralised remote I/O LION system
2011
Foundation of Lütze Transportation GmbH, Managing Director Andre Kengerter
2010
LÜTZE is one of the first 20 companies worldwide that can comply with the revised IRIS 02 standard
2007
IRIS certification as one of the first companies in the world
2000
Market launch of automation products for railway technology
1995
Certification according to DIN ISO 9001
1987/88
Development and sales of first railway relay components and interface products.
1958
Company established by Friedrich Lütze with DM 2,000 start-up capital. Start-up without warehouse as "rucksack wholesaler". The demand in the construction sector and in industry during the years of setting up was immense. Distribution of electrical appliances, cables and electronic components