ns-mcp-server

Category: Data Access & Integration / MCP Servers
Source: GitHub - r-huijts/ns-mcp-server

Description

ns-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to real-time Dutch Railways (NS) travel information. It enables AI assistants, such as Claude, to fetch train schedules, real-time updates, disruptions, ticket prices, and station information using the official NS API.

Features

• Real-time Train Information:

  • Departures: Real-time departure data, platform numbers, delays, and travel notes
  • Arrivals: Upcoming arrivals, origin stations, platform changes, and status updates
  • Journey Planning: Optimal routes with transfers and live updates
  • Service Updates: Disruptions, maintenance, and engineering works

• Pricing Information:

  • Ticket prices for single and return journeys
  • Price comparison for first and second class
  • Group pricing for adults and children
  • Discount options for joint journeys and special offers
  • Ticket validity periods and travel conditions

• Station Information:

  • Facilities and accessibility features
  • Platform layouts and track information
  • OV-fiets (bike rental) availability
  • Location and approach details

• Additional Features:

  • Multi-language support (Dutch and English)
  • Flexible queries by station name, code, or UIC identifier
  • Time zone handling for international stations
  • Real-time status updates: delays and cancellations

Installation

• Via Claude Desktop with NPM package
• Using Smithery CLI
• From source (clone and install dependencies)

Environment Variables

• NS_API_KEY (required): Your NS API key (get from NS API Portal)

License

MIT License

Pricing

No pricing information is provided. The software itself is open-source under the MIT License; use of the NS API may be subject to the NS API's own terms and potential costs.