# Heritage Rail Experience Planner AI Agent Connect

> Heritage Rail Experience Planner MCP handles the complex logistics of vintage railway travel. It reconciles strict operator rules with specific passenger needs to build reliable trip plans. Your AI client uses this to manage station accessibility, ticket requirements for companions, and fallback plans if service is interrupted.

## Overview
- **Category:** travel
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GybhO1ZS7vxR0XvTohgII2hk0lJofvyvtDxYkpE9/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** railway, heritage, itinerary, accessibility, travel-planning

## Description

Planning a trip on a heritage railway is harder than a standard commuter rail journey. You aren't just looking at a timetable; you have to account for specific station layouts, unique boarding requirements, and strict operator rules that don't apply to modern transit. This MCP acts as your coordination engine for these specialized trips.

You can use it to build a complete travel strategy from scratch. It checks if a station can actually handle a passenger's mobility needs and calculates exactly which tickets are required for travelers and their companions. If a steam engine breaks down or a track is closed, the MCP helps you pivot by generating a contingency plan. It takes the guesswork out of heritage travel by matching rigid railway constraints with the real-world needs of your passengers.

## Tools

### plan_heritage_journey
This tool builds your primary itinerary and logistical strategy for the trip.

### calculate_ticket_and_companion_requirements
This tool determines the exact ticket types and companion needs required to complete a booking.

### generate_contingency_plan
It creates a fallback option in case the primary ride is cancelled or unavailable.

### validate_boarding_strategy
It checks if proposed boarding actions meet station capabilities and specific accessibility needs.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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Plan a scenic heritage rail trip for a passenger with wheelchair access needs.
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**Response:** 
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The selected ride is the Blue Valley Steam Express at 10:00 AM, which features level boarding for wheelchairs.
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**Prompt:** 
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Check if the boarding strategy is viable for a station with steep stairs.
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**Response:** 
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The boarding strategy is not viable because the station lacks step-free access required for the passenger's mobility profile.
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**Prompt:** 
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Calculate the tickets needed for a passenger with a disability and a companion.
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**Response:** 
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You will need one Adult Standard ticket and one Carer/Companion ticket.
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## Capabilities

### Itinerary Generation
Your agent builds a full logistical plan for heritage rail trips.

### Accessibility Validation
The AI checks station layouts against passenger mobility profiles.

### Ticket Calculation
It identifies the specific ticket combinations needed for passengers and companions.

### Disruption Management
Your agent creates fallback routes when primary services fail.

### Rule Reconciliation
The MCP matches operator constraints with traveler requirements.

## Use Cases

### Accessible Trip Planning
A coordinator uses the MCP to ensure a passenger with limited mobility can safely board a specific steam train.

### Booking Logistics
An agent calculates the exact ticket count for a group including disabled travelers and their carers.

### Service Disruption Response
A planner generates a new itinerary when a scheduled heritage run is cancelled.

### Station Compliance Checks
A user verifies if a station's physical layout supports a specific boarding strategy.

## Benefits

- Matches rigid railway rules with specific passenger needs.
- Verifies station accessibility before travel begins.
- Automates ticket type calculations for companions.
- Provides immediate fallback options for service disruptions.

## How It Works

Connect your AI client to Vinkius to access these tools instantly.

1. Connect your preferred MCP-compatible client to Vinkius.
2. Ask your agent to plan a heritage rail journey.
3. Use the tool to validate accessibility or ticket needs.
4. Receive a completed itinerary or contingency plan.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What does this MCP do?**
It coordinates heritage railway travel by managing timetables, accessibility requirements, and operator rules.

**Can it help with wheelchair access?**
Yes, it includes a tool to validate boarding strategies against station capabilities and passenger mobility needs.

**How does it handle ticket booking?**
It calculates the specific ticket types and companion requirements needed to fulfill a booking.

**What happens if a train is cancelled?**
The MCP can generate a contingency plan to provide a fallback option if the primary ride is unavailable.

**Which AI clients can use this?**
You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.