How often does the train position data update?

Cercanías vehicle positions update every 20 seconds. Long Distance (AVE/LD/MD) positions update every 15 minutes.

What kind of trains can I track?

You can track Cercanías (commuter) trains as well as Long Distance services including AVE, LD, and MD.

Do I need my own API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your Renfe Data API Key to authenticate your requests through the MCP.

Can I get GTFS data from this MCP?

Yes, you can use the get_static_datasets capability to get direct download URLs for GTFS schedules.

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

How often are the real-time train positions updated?

It depends on the service: Cercanías positions (rt_vehicle_positions_cercanias) update every 20 seconds, while Long Distance trains (rt_vehicle_positions_ld) update every 15 minutes.

Can I check for delays or platform changes for a specific trip?

Yes. Use rt_trip_updates_cercanias or rt_trip_updates_ld to get live information on delays, cancellations, and platform assignments across the network.

Where can I find the static GTFS files for schedules?

You can use the get_static_datasets capability. It returns direct download URLs for GTFS schedule packages and CSV/XLSX lists of all Renfe stations.

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Connect Renfe Data to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Track live train movements and service updates in real time.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

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Curated set · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Renfe Data.

01
Ckan package show
This capability retrieves metadata for a specific dataset from the Renfe portal.
02
Get static datasets
Use this to get direct download URLs for static datasets like station lists and GTFS schedules.
03
Rt alerts cercanias
This capability provides real-time service alerts for the Cercanías network, updating every 20 seconds.
04
Rt trip updates cercanias
Get live trip updates for Cercanías trains with a 20-second refresh rate.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Renfe Data.

05
Rt vehicle positions cercanias
This capability pulls live GPS positions for Cercanías vehicles every 20 seconds.
06
Ckan datastore search
Use this to search for specific data records within a Renfe resource.
07
Ckan package list
This capability returns a list of all available dataset names in the Renfe Data portal.
08
Rt vehicle positions ld
Get real-time GPS locations for AVE, LD, and MD trains, updating every 15 minutes.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Renfe Data.

09
Ckan resource show
This capability fetches metadata for a specific resource within a dataset.
10
Get avisos
Use this to retrieve planned service modifications and official notices.
11
Rt trip updates ld
This capability provides real-time trip updates for AVE, LD, and MD trains every 30 seconds.

Real work

What teams actually run

Real-time Transit Monitoring

Track the exact location of a specific Cercanías train to estimate arrival times.

App Data Integration

Feed live Spanish rail updates and station lists into a custom travel assistant.

Mobility Research

Download historical and static datasets for analyzing Spanish urban transport patterns.

Operational Alerting

Monitor service modifications and track incidents to keep users informed of delays.

Automate a task

Put Renfe Data to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Renfe Data works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Renfe Data to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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856ms average. Fast in production.

Renfe Data is checked daily against the live service.

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Fastest day: 663ms
Slowest day: 1077ms
14-day trend: Improving-8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Renfe Data, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Renfe Data. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Renfe Data Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NiuRRhYPhoWzRmGjhNgpW4F2wk5xnXdpz0kBo7fB/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Renfe Data capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "renfe-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NiuRRhYPhoWzRmGjhNgpW4F2wk5xnXdpz0kBo7fB/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Renfe Data in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Renfe Data owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working with Spanish transit data and logistics.

01
Logistics Analysts
They use the MCP to track fleet movements and monitor network performance.
02
Travel App Developers
They pull real-time train data and GTFS schedules into their custom applications.
03
Data Scientists
They access open government datasets for urban mobility research and visualization.

FAQ

Questions Renfe Data owners ask.

01
How often does the train position data update?
Cercanías vehicle positions update every 20 seconds. Long Distance (AVE/LD/MD) positions update every 15 minutes.
02
What kind of trains can I track?
You can track Cercanías (commuter) trains as well as Long Distance services including AVE, LD, and MD.
03
Do I need my own API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your Renfe Data API Key to authenticate your requests through the MCP.
04
Can I get GTFS data from this MCP?
Yes, you can use the get_static_datasets capability to get direct download URLs for GTFS schedules.
05
Which AI clients can use this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
06
How often are the real-time train positions updated?
It depends on the service: Cercanías positions (rt_vehicle_positions_cercanias) update every 20 seconds, while Long Distance trains (rt_vehicle_positions_ld) update every 15 minutes.
07
Can I check for delays or platform changes for a specific trip?
Yes. Use rt_trip_updates_cercanias or rt_trip_updates_ld to get live information on delays, cancellations, and platform assignments across the network.
08
Where can I find the static GTFS files for schedules?
You can use the get_static_datasets capability. It returns direct download URLs for GTFS schedule packages and CSV/XLSX lists of all Renfe stations.

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Connect Renfe Data to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Ckan package show

Get static datasets

Rt alerts cercanias

Rt trip updates cercanias

05-08

Rt vehicle positions cercanias

Ckan datastore search

Ckan package list

Rt vehicle positions ld

09-11

Ckan resource show

Get avisos

Rt trip updates ld

What teams actually run

Real-time Transit Monitoring

App Data Integration

Mobility Research

Operational Alerting

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

Renfe Data Connector

Claude Desktop

Logistics Analysts

Travel App Developers

Data Scientists

How often does the train position data update?

What kind of trains can I track?

Do I need my own API key?

Can I get GTFS data from this MCP?

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

How often are the real-time train positions updated?

Can I check for delays or platform changes for a specific trip?

Where can I find the static GTFS files for schedules?

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