How to Use the Transport for London MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I check bus arrivals for Transport for London using the Windsurf client?

Yep. First, you let Windsurf run searchstop to find the correct stop ID. Then, it uses that ID with getarrivals to give you predicted arrival times for buses.

Q: What road disruptions can I check using Transport for London and Windsurf?

Windsurf runs getroaddisruptions, giving you the severity, cause, location, and estimated clearance time for any current street issues. This is critical info for planning your route.

Q: Does Transport for London support multiple lines with Windsurf?

Yes. You can use getlinestatus to check several tube lines at once by passing a comma-separated list of line IDs, giving you quick status updates across the network.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Transport for London to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Find a full trip itinerary using the MCP Server

Need to get from point A to point B? You just set the start and end points, and Windsurf runs `get_journey`. It spits out multiple route options showing estimated time, how much it costs, and if you'll need to change lines. It handles everything—tube, bus, walking. Plus, it even checks for current road disruptions using `get_road_disruptions` so you don't hit unexpected traffic.

Check real-time service status with Windsurf

Before you leave the house, check the lines. Windsurf uses `get_line_status` to tell you if a specific tube line is running smoothly or if there are major delays. You don't have to look up every single line ID. Want more detail? Run `get_road_status` to see how bad the surface streets are right now, complementing your train status check.

Map out a cycling trip with MCP Server

Planning a bike ride across London? Windsurf handles that. It first runs `get_bike_points` to list all nearby Santander Cycle docks and how many bikes are available. You'll know exactly where you can park when your journey is done. It also lets you look up specific docking station details using `get_bike_point_detail`, making sure you don't end up miles from a usable dock.

Setup guide

Set up Transport for London MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Transport for London MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Transport for London payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Transport for London tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transport-for-london-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Transport for London MCP in Windsurf

You simply tell your Windsurf agent where you need to go. It automatically calls `get_journey`, checking tube lines, buses, and walking paths in one sequence. You get a full itinerary without running multiple commands.

Yep. First, you let Windsurf run `search_stop` to find the correct stop ID. Then, it uses that ID with `get_arrivals` to give you predicted arrival times for buses.

Windsurf runs `get_road_disruptions`, giving you the severity, cause, location, and estimated clearance time for any current street issues. This is critical info for planning your route.

Yes. You can use `get_line_status` to check several tube lines at once by passing a comma-separated list of line IDs, giving you quick status updates across the network.

The server tracks live operational data. This includes bike point availability, bus arrival predictions (`get_arrivals`), and road congestion levels (`get_road_status`).

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