NS Travel Information MCP Server

@r-huijts

About NS Travel Information MCP Server

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.

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ns-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "ns-server",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is NS Travel Information MCP Server?

This MCP server connects AI assistants to real-time NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) travel information, making them experts on Dutch railways. It provides schedules, delays, station details, and ticket pricing for navigating the Netherlands by train.

How to use NS Travel Information MCP Server?

Install via npx (npx -y ns-mcp-server), Smithery, or from source. Configure Claude Desktop with the ns-server command and set the required NS_API_KEY environment variable. Restart Claude Desktop, then ask natural language questions about train travel.

Key features of NS Travel Information MCP Server

Real-time departures with platform numbers and delays
Upcoming arrivals with origin stations and status updates
Journey planning with transfers and real-time updates
Service disruptions, maintenance, and engineering work checks
Ticket pricing for single, return, and group journeys
Station details including facilities and accessibility

Use cases of NS Travel Information MCP Server

Check if a usual morning train is running on time
Find best alternative routes during maintenance or delays
Calculate ticket prices for groups and travel classes
Plan the earliest or last train for a meeting or night out
Verify station accessibility and bike rental availability

FAQ from NS Travel Information MCP Server

Where do I get an NS API key?

Get an API key from the NS API Portal.

What environment variable is required?

Set the NS_API_KEY environment variable with your NS API key.

What types of information can the server provide?

It provides real-time departures/arrivals, journey planning, service updates, ticket pricing, and station details.

Can the server handle queries in multiple languages?

Yes, information is available in both Dutch and English.

How do I install the server?

Install via npx (npx -y ns-mcp-server), via Smithery, or by cloning the repository and running npm install.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I get an NS API key?

Get an API key from the [NS API Portal](https://apiportal.ns.nl/).

What environment variable is required?

Set the `NS_API_KEY` environment variable with your NS API key.

What types of information can the server provide?

It provides real-time departures/arrivals, journey planning, service updates, ticket pricing, and station details.

Can the server handle queries in multiple languages?

Yes, information is available in both Dutch and English.

How do I install the server?

Install via npx (`npx -y ns-mcp-server`), via Smithery, or by cloning the repository and running `npm install`.

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