Transport for London MCP Server for AutoGen 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Transport for London as an MCP tool provider through the Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="transport_for_london_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Transport for London. "
"11 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Transport for London MCP Server
Connect to Transport for London (TfL) and access real-time London transit data through natural conversation — no API key needed.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Transport for London tools. Connect 11 tools through the Vinkius and assign role-based access — a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Tube Status — Check real-time status of all Underground lines (Good Service, Minor/Severe Delays, Suspended)
- Line Details — Get detailed info about any tube, overground, DLR, Elizabeth line or tram route
- Bus Arrivals — Get live bus arrival predictions for any stop
- Journey Planning — Plan journeys between any two London locations with step-by-step directions
- Road Status — Check major road status and disruptions across London
- Bike Points — Find Santander Cycle docking stations with bike and dock availability
- Stop Search — Search for bus stops, tube stations and river piers by name
The Transport for London MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Transport for London to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Transport for London MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 11 tools from Transport for London automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Transport for London MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Transport for London through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Transport for London tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Transport for London tool access to specific agents — a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Transport for London tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Transport for London tool responses in an isolated environment
Transport for London + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Transport for London MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Transport for London while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Transport for London, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Transport for London data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Transport for London responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Transport for London MCP Tools for AutoGen (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Transport for London to AutoGen via MCP:
get_arrivals
Returns predicted arrival times, destination, line number, vehicle ID and expected time to station. Use the stop point ID (e.g. "490009056W") from search_stop. Get live arrival predictions for a bus stop
get_bike_point_detail
Get detailed info for a specific bike docking station
get_bike_points
Returns bike availability, dock availability, station locations and status. Useful for finding nearby bikes for cycling journeys. Search for Santander Cycle (Boris Bike) docking stations
get_journey
Returns multiple route options with estimated duration, walking distance, fare cost, number of changes and step-by-step directions. Input locations can be station names, addresses or postcodes. Plan a journey between two points in London
get_line_detail
Supports tube, overground, DLR, Elizabeth line, tram and river bus lines. Get detailed information about a specific TfL line
get_line_routes
Returns the ordered list of stations the line serves. Useful for understanding the full journey path of a tube line. Get the route sequence for a TfL line
get_line_status
Shows whether each line has Good Service, Minor Delays, Severe Delays, or is Suspended/Part Suspended. If no line IDs specified, returns all tube lines. Use line_ids to check specific lines (comma-separated, e.g. "central,victoria,northern"). Get real-time status for TfL tube lines
get_road_disruptions
Returns disruption details with severity, location, cause and estimated clearance times. Get current road disruptions in London
get_road_status
Shows whether roads have Good, Minor or Severe congestion. Get status of London major roads
get_stop_details
Useful for identifying the correct stop ID for arrival queries. Get details for a specific bus stop or station
search_stop
Returns matching stops with their IDs, locations, modes and routes. Use the returned IDs with get_arrivals or get_stop_details. Search for bus stops and stations by name
Example Prompts for Transport for London in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Transport for London immediately.
"What's the status of the Central line?"
"Plan a journey from King's Cross to Heathrow."
"When is the next bus at Oxford Circus?"
Troubleshooting Transport for London MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Transport for London to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Transport for London + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Transport for London MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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Connect Transport for London to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.