How to Use the TransportAPI MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I automate journey planning with TransportAPI using Claude Code?

Run the getjourneyplan tool in a headless script. Pass two coordinates or station IDs, and the MCP Server returns the full itinerary structure which you can then parse for logging purposes.

Q: Can I check rail service status across Great Britain with TransportAPI?

Yes. You run getrailservices to list all services calling at a station, or use getupdates for generalized disruption reports that cover multiple TOCs.

Automate UK transit monitoring from the terminal. Run TransportAPI checks using Claude Code in CI/CD pipelines.

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Schedule Service Reliability Checks

Use `get_updates` to run scheduled reports on service reliability. This function fetches active alerts, disruption descriptions, affected services (bus, rail, underground), and expected duration across Great Britain. You can pipe this output into logging systems or ticketing platforms for automated monitoring.

Generate Comprehensive Station Reports

To audit a station's status, run `get_station_info` to retrieve all facility details and operational data. For service listings, the `get_rail_services` tool pulls every calling service, including TOCs and service types, which is perfect for generating nightly reports. This allows you to automate infrastructure checks via shell scripts.

Discover and Validate Transit Inputs

Before running any complex query, execute `search_stops` to get a list of valid Naptan stop IDs. This is essential for scripting input validation, ensuring your automated jobs don't fail because of a typo in a location name. This robust discovery mechanism keeps your CI/CD pipelines running smoothly.

Setup guide

Set up TransportAPI MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see transportapi-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest TransportAPI transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available TransportAPI tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http transportapi-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the TransportAPI 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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transportapi-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TransportAPI MCP in Claude Code

Run the `get_journey_plan` tool in a headless script. Pass two coordinates or station IDs, and the MCP Server returns the full itinerary structure which you can then parse for logging purposes.

Yes. You run `get_rail_services` to list all services calling at a station, or use `get_updates` for generalized disruption reports that cover multiple TOCs.

Since it's designed for headless execution and CI/CD, it handles cron job-style tasks well. You can set up recurring scripts to monitor service status or disruption reports.

The output is structured JSON containing location data (lat/long), line names, scheduled times, and operational details. It's designed for programmatic consumption by scripts.

The server processes service line names, location coordinates (latitude/longitude), train operating companies (TOCs), and scheduled time arrays.

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