Can my AI check when the next bus is arriving at a specific UK bus stop?

Yes! First use `search_stops` to find the bus stop by name or location (e.g., "Oxford Street" or "Piccadilly Circus"). This returns the Naptan stop ID. Then use `get_bus_departures` with that stop ID to see all upcoming departures with expected arrival times, line numbers, destinations, and any delay information. You can also use `get_bus_arrivals` to monitor incoming services. The API provides real-time predictions based on live vehicle tracking across Great Britain.

How do I plan a complete journey from my hotel to a UK attraction using public transport?

Use the `get_journey_plan` tool with your hotel address or postcode as the origin and the attraction name or postcode as the destination. The TransportAPI journey planner will return complete multimodal itineraries combining buses, trains, trams, underground (tube), walking, and cycling with departure times, arrival times, total duration, number of changes, detailed legs with line names and operators, walking distances, and real-time disruption alerts. You can also specify a desired departure or

Can I check if there are any disruptions or engineering works affecting UK rail services?

Absolutely! Use `get_updates` to fetch current service alerts and disruption notices across the UK transport network. You can filter by mode ("rail" for trains, "bus" for buses) to get targeted alerts. The results include affected lines or stations, disruption descriptions, severity levels, expected duration, and alternative route recommendations. For station-specific information, use `get_rail_departures` or `get_rail_arrivals` which include cancellation and delay indicators for individual serv

TransportAPI MCP Server for AutoGen 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add TransportAPI as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

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="transportapi_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with TransportAPI. "
                "12 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About TransportAPI MCP Server

Connect your TransportAPI UK public transport data platform to any AI agent and take full control of real-time bus and rail tracking, multimodal journey planning, and service disruption monitoring across Great Britain through natural conversation.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use TransportAPI tools. Connect 12 tools through 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

Real-Time Bus Tracking — Check upcoming departures and arrivals at any UK bus stop with ETAs and delay indicators
Rail Services — Monitor train arrivals, departures, and services at any UK rail station
Journey Planning — Plan door-to-door multimodal trips combining bus, rail, tram, underground, walking, and cycling
Stop Discovery — Search UK bus stops by name, address, or landmark with Naptan identifiers
Route Analysis — Get train route information between any two UK rail stations with calling points
Service Updates — Check real-time disruption alerts and operational notices across UK transport networks
Bus Timetables — Access complete timetables for any UK bus line with weekday/weekend patterns
Station Information — Get detailed UK rail station data including facilities, accessibility, and managing TOCs
Stop Details — Retrieve comprehensive bus stop information with served lines and accessibility features

The TransportAPI MCP Server exposes 12 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 TransportAPI to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the TransportAPI 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 12 tools from TransportAPI automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the TransportAPI MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with TransportAPI through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use TransportAPI tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign TransportAPI 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 TransportAPI tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes TransportAPI tool responses in an isolated environment

TransportAPI + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the TransportAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries TransportAPI while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from TransportAPI, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using TransportAPI data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process TransportAPI responses in a sandboxed execution environment

TransportAPI MCP Tools for AutoGen (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect TransportAPI to AutoGen via MCP:

get_bus_arrivals

Returns list of arriving services with line names and numbers, origins, scheduled and real-time arrival times (ETA), expected wait times, direction, operator details, and any delay indicators. Essential for passenger pickup coordination, arrival monitoring, and real-time arrival boards. AI agents use this when users ask "when is the next bus arriving at this stop", "show incoming buses at stop X", or need to track arriving bus services for passenger coordination. Get real-time bus arrivals at a specific UK stop

get_bus_departures

Returns list of departing services with line names and numbers, destinations, scheduled and real-time departure times (ETD), expected wait times, direction, operator details, and any service disruption notices. Covers all bus services across Great Britain including London Buses, Transport for Greater Manchester, West Midlands, and regional operators. Essential for passenger information displays, departure boards, journey planning, and real-time transit monitoring. AI agents should reference this when users ask "when is the next bus from this stop", "show departures from stop ID X", or need to monitor upcoming bus services at a known UK bus stop. Get real-time bus departures from a specific stop in the UK

get_journey_plan

Supports multimodal trips combining bus, rail, tram, underground (tube), walking, and cycling. Returns complete itinerary with departure and arrival times, total duration, number of changes, legs with mode details (line name, operator, vehicle type), intermediate stops/stations, walking distances, and real-time disruption information. Essential for travel planning, multimodal journey optimization, passenger information systems, and UK-wide mobility applications. AI agents should use this when users ask "how do I get from London Victoria to Heathrow Airport", "plan a journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Old Trafford", or need door-to-door trip planning across UK public transport. Plan a multimodal journey between two UK locations

get_rail_arrivals

Returns list of arriving services with train operating companies, origins, scheduled and real-time arrival times (ETA), platforms, expected delays, cancellation status, and service type information. Covers all National Rail services. Essential for passenger pickup coordination, arrival monitoring, station management, and real-time arrival boards. AI agents use this when users ask "what trains are arriving at Kings Cross", "show incoming trains at Manchester Piccadilly", or need to track arriving rail services. Get real-time train arrivals at a specific UK rail station

get_rail_departures

Returns list of departing services with train operating companies, destinations, scheduled and real-time departure times (ETD), platforms, expected delays, cancellation status, calling points, and service type (express, local, sleeper). Covers all National Rail services across Great Britain. Essential for departure boards, journey planning, station operations, and passenger information. AI agents should use this when users ask "what trains are leaving Paddington", "show departures from Birmingham New Street", or need comprehensive departure listings for a UK rail station. Get real-time train departures from a specific UK rail station

get_rail_route

Returns available services, journey duration, number of changes, calling points, train operating companies, typical frequency, and first/last service times. Essential for rail journey planning, route comparison, travel itinerary preparation, and understanding rail connectivity. AI agents should reference this when users ask "what is the train route from London to Manchester", "show rail connections between Edinburgh and Glasgow", or need to understand rail service options between two UK stations. Get train route information between two UK rail stations

get_rail_services

Returns services with train operating companies (TOCs), destinations, origins, scheduled times, platforms, service types (express, local, sleeper), and any disruption information. Covers National Rail services across Great Britain. Essential for station information displays, service monitoring, rail journey planning, and operational awareness. AI agents should reference this when users ask "what services call at Euston", "show all trains at Edinburgh Waverley", or need comprehensive service listings for a UK rail station. Get all train services calling at a specific UK rail station

get_station_info

Returns station name, location (address, latitude, longitude), facilities (ticket office, ticket machines, waiting room, car park, cycle storage, WiFi, step-free access), staffing hours, managing train operating company, annual entry/exit statistics, and accessibility information. Essential for station planning, accessibility assessment, facility verification, and passenger information. AI agents should use this when users ask "tell me about Clapham Junction station", "does Euston have step-free access", or need detailed station metadata for UK rail journey planning. Get detailed information about a specific UK rail station

get_stop_info

Returns stop name, location (latitude, longitude, address, locality, landmark), common services, served lines, stop type (bus stop, bus station, coach station), accessibility features (wheelchair access, sheltered, seating), and operator information. Essential for stop identification, accessibility planning, transit network analysis, and passenger information. AI agents should use this when users ask "tell me about this bus stop", "what lines serve stop X", or need detailed stop metadata to contextualize transit queries. Get detailed information about a specific UK bus stop

get_timetable

Returns all scheduled services with departure times from origin through to terminus, stops served in sequence, journey duration variations by time of day, weekday/weekend/holiday service patterns, operator information, and any planned service changes. Essential for comprehensive schedule analysis, journey planning at specific times, service pattern research, and understanding bus frequency throughout the day. AI agents use this when users ask "show me the full timetable for bus route 73", "what times does the X59 run on Sundays", or need complete schedule data for a UK bus service. Get full timetable for a specific UK bus line

get_updates

Returns active alerts with affected lines, services, or operators, disruption descriptions, severity levels, expected duration, alternative route recommendations, and timestamps. Covers bus, rail, tram, and underground services across Great Britain. Essential for disruption awareness, passenger communication, journey reliability monitoring, and travel planning during service changes. AI agents should reference this when users ask "are there any disruptions on the Northern Line", "is there engineering work on Great Western Railway", or need to check service reliability before planning UK journeys. Get real-time service updates and disruption alerts for UK transport

search_stops

Returns matching stops with Naptan stop IDs, names, locations (latitude, longitude), served lines, localities, and stop types. Essential for stop discovery, journey planning interfaces, transit stop identification, and building location-based transit features. AI agents should use this when users ask "find the bus stop near Oxford Street", "search for stops called Piccadilly", or need to identify Naptan stop IDs for use in departure/arrival queries. Search for UK bus stops by name, location, or landmark

Example Prompts for TransportAPI in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with TransportAPI immediately.

"Show me all bus departures from Oxford Circus in the next 30 minutes."

"What trains are departing from London Paddington to Bristol in the next 2 hours?"

"Plan a journey from Manchester Airport to the city centre using public transport."

Troubleshooting TransportAPI MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting TransportAPI to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

TransportAPI + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating TransportAPI MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call TransportAPI tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.