AI Agent for NS Travel Info
Transform your AI assistant into a Dutch railways expert with the NS Travel Information MCP Server. Instantly connect to real-time NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) travel data, empowering users to check train departures, arrivals, delays, journey planning, pricing, and station amenities. Make train travel in the Netherlands seamless and informed with automated, up-to-date responses for every journey scenario.
Real-Time Train & Journey Data
Access real-time NS train information including departures, arrivals, delays, platform changes, and journey planning. Users get instant updates on routes, disruptions, and the best alternatives—making commutes and travel across the Netherlands smooth and predictable.
- Live Departure & Arrival Boards.
- Get instant updates for any station, including platform numbers, delays, and schedule changes.
- Journey Planner.
- Find optimal routes in real time, factoring in transfers, disruptions, and maintenance.
- Disruption Alerts.
- Stay notified about engineering works, delays, and alternative travel options.
- Route Flexibility.
- Compare travel options to your destination and choose the route with the fewest transfers or best timing.
Comprehensive Pricing & Ticketing
Deliver transparent fare calculations for single, return, and group journeys. Instantly compare first and second class options, check discounts, and ensure every traveler gets the best deal for their Dutch rail trip.
- Fare Calculation.
- Calculate accurate prices for any journey, including return and group fares.
- Group & Discount Options.
- Automatically check for joint journey discounts and special offers for families and groups.
- Travel Class Comparison.
- Instantly see the price for first or second class and associated travel conditions.
Complete Station & Accessibility Info
Provide travelers with up-to-date station details, including facilities, platform layouts, accessibility features, and OV-fiets bike rental availability. Make every journey inclusive and convenient for all travelers.
- Station Facilities.
- Show amenities, accessibility, and platform information for every Dutch station.
- Accessibility Support.
- Provide details on elevators, ramps, and accessible platforms for travelers with mobility needs.
- OV-fiets & Local Transport.
- Check real-time rental bike availability and local transport connections at every station.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available NS Travel Information MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the NS Travel Information MCP integration:
- departures
Get real-time departure information for any station, including platforms, delays, and travel notes.
- arrivals
Access real-time arrival data with origin stations, platform changes, and train status updates.
- journey_planning
Find optimal routes and connections with real-time updates, transfers, and travel advice.
- service_updates
Check for current disruptions, maintenance work, and engineering activities affecting train service.
- ticket_prices
Retrieve accurate ticket prices for single, return, and group journeys, including class comparison.
- station_details
Access comprehensive station information including facilities, platforms, accessibility, and bike rentals.
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What is NS Travel Information MCP Server
The NS Travel Information MCP Server is a specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless access to real-time travel information from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), the Dutch national railway operator. Developed by r-huijts, this server allows AI assistants such as Claude to fetch live data about train departures, arrivals, journey planning, service updates, ticket pricing, and station details across the Netherlands. By integrating with the official NS API, the server enables advanced travel queries, route optimization, real-time delay tracking, accessibility information, and more, making it an essential backend for AI-driven travel guidance in the Dutch rail network. The service supports multi-language queries, offers pricing and discount details, and provides up-to-the-minute updates on disruptions or engineering works, all via easy installation methods for both developers and end-users.
Capabilities
What we can do with NS Travel Information MCP Server
With the NS Travel Information MCP Server, you can transform your AI assistant into an expert on Dutch railways. The service provides powerful, real-time access to NS train information—empowering both users and AI agents to: plan journeys, check live train statuses, compare ticket prices, explore station facilities, and stay updated on disruptions or delays across the Netherlands.
- Real-time departures & arrivals
- Instantly get up-to-date information on train departures, arrivals, platform changes, and delays at any NS station.
- Journey planning
- Find and optimize train routes, including transfer options and alternative routes in case of disruptions or engineering works.
- Ticket pricing & discounts
- Retrieve accurate pricing for single, return, group, or class-based tickets, and discover available discounts or special offers.
- Station details & accessibility
- Access comprehensive station information, including facilities, platform layouts, accessibility features, and OV-fiets bike rentals.
- Service updates & disruptions
- Stay informed about current and upcoming service changes, maintenance, or engineering works impacting Dutch train travel.
What is NS Travel Information MCP Server
AI agents benefit greatly from the NS Travel Information MCP Server by gaining robust, real-time access to Dutch railway data. This allows them to answer complex travel questions, provide timely updates, plan journeys, and offer personalized travel assistance—making AI assistants much more valuable for users navigating the Netherlands by train.