NS Travel Information

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to NS (Dutch Railways) travel information through Claude AI. This server enables Claude to fetch real-time train travel information and disruptions using the official Dutch NS API.

typescript

GitHub Stars

typescript

Language

6 months ago

First Indexed

2 months ago

Catalog Refreshed

Documentation & install

Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

View docs

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "r-huijts-ns-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ns-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NS_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

The NS Travel Information MCP Server connects Claude to real-time NS train data, empowering you to ask for live departures, arrivals, journey planning, pricing, and station details so you can navigate the Dutch rail network with confidence.

How to use

You access the NS Travel Information MCP Server through your MCP client to fetch real-time train data and travel information. Typical use cases include checking whether your usual 8:15 train from Almere to Amsterdam is on time, finding the fastest route with the fewest transfers, comparing ticket prices between first and second class, and checking OV-fiets availability at a station. You can ask for live departures and arrivals, plan journeys with real-time updates, and get service updates about disruptions or maintenance. The server supports multi-language output (Dutch and English) and can search by station name, code, or UIC identifier.

How to install

Prerequisites: Install Node.js and npm on your machine. You will also need access to an NS API key from the NS API Portal.

Additional sections

Configuration and environment variables are described below. Ensure you add your NS_API_KEY to the environment where you run the MCP server. The server exposes endpoints for real-time train information, pricing, station details, and service updates, and supports multi-language responses.

Available tools

Departures

Get real-time departures including platform numbers, delays, and travel notes.

Arrivals

Access upcoming train arrivals with origin stations, platform changes, and status updates.

Journey Planning

Find optimal travel routes with transfers and real-time updates.

Service Updates

Check disruptions, maintenance work, and engineering activities.

Ticket Prices

Retrieve pricing for single and return journeys.

Travel Classes

Compare prices for first and second class travel.

Group Pricing

Calculate fares for adults and children.

Discount Options

Check joint journey discounts and special offers.

Validity Details

View ticket validity periods and travel conditions.

Station Details

Access facilities, accessibility features, platform layouts, OV-fiets availability, and location details.

Built by

VeilStrat

AI signals for GTM teams