TransportAPI Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Plan real-time UK train and bus journeys with live transit data.
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Why people use TransportAPI
TransportAPI for Managing UK Rail Disruption Alerts
With this Connector, you just ask your agent. It checks the live feed and tells you exactly what's happening with the Northern Line or the Great Western Railway. You get the facts, the severity, and the recommended alternatives in one sentence.
What Vinkius changes
You get a dedicated UK travel analyst inside your AI client.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Avoiding a morning commute delay
A commuter asks their agent if the Northern Line is running okay.
- Real-world use case 02
Planning a multi-modal holiday
A tourist wants to get from London to the coast.
- Real-world use case 03
Verifying station accessibility
A traveler with a stroller needs to know if a station has a lift.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete TransportAPI capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with TransportAPI.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.
- 01 Capability
Get bus arrivals
Get a list of buses arriving at a specific UK stop. This shows real-time ETAs and operator details.
- 02 Capability
Get bus departures
See all upcoming bus departures from a specific stop. It includes destination info and delay notices.
- 03 Capability
Get journey plan
Generate a multimodal trip between two locations. It maps out rail, bus, and walking legs in one itinerary.
- 04 Capability
Get rail departures
Get the full list of train departures for a UK station. It shows calling points and service types.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.
- 05 Capability
Get rail route
Find the specific train route between two stations. It lists all calling points and typical frequencies.
- 06 Capability
Get rail services
List all train services calling at a specific station. This helps you see the full scope of rail connectivity.
- 07 Capability
Search stops
Search for UK bus stops by name or landmark. This is useful for finding the correct Naptan stop ID.
- 08 Capability
Get timetable
Access the full scheduled timetable for a UK bus line. It covers weekday, weekend, and holiday patterns.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through TransportAPI.
- 09 Capability
Get updates
Fetch active rail and bus disruption alerts. Use this to see if a specific line is currently delayed.
- 10 Capability
Get rail arrivals
Check which trains are arriving at a specific station. This includes platform numbers and cancellation status.
- 11 Capability
Get station info
Get detailed metadata for a rail station. It covers accessibility features, facilities, and staffing hours.
- 12 Capability
Get stop info
Retrieve specific details for a bus stop. It lists served lines, accessibility features, and stop types.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask TransportAPI to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use TransportAPI from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it TransportAPI, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable TransportAPI for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the TransportAPI URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable TransportAPI in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"transportapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using TransportAPI
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using TransportAPI, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"transportapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using TransportAPI
Ask Copilot: "Using TransportAPI, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"transportapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using TransportAPI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using TransportAPI, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"transportapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using TransportAPI
Ask Cline: "Using TransportAPI, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add transportapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aEnDVP9vYpaRF0s62gmXVIgMCtfGkpxcqZqV4kLL/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using TransportAPI
Ask Claude: "Using TransportAPI, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work TransportAPI can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs to navigate the UK transit system without the headache of manual searching. It's perfect for commuters, travel developers, and transit researchers.
Daily UK Commuter
Checks for train delays or bus arrivals before leaving the house to avoid being stranded.
Mobility App Developer
Integrates real-time UK transit data into a custom travel app or navigation capability.
Transit Analyst
Researches rail station facilities and regional bus service patterns for planning reports.
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Before you connect
Questions about TransportAPI.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can TransportAPI MCP track London buses?
Yes, it covers all bus operators across the UK, including Transport for London (TfL). You can get live ETAs and delay info for any stop.
Does TransportAPI MCP show train platform numbers?
Yes, it provides real-time platform numbers for rail departures, so you know exactly where to stand before your train arrives.
Can I use TransportAPI MCP to plan a trip with a bike?
Yes, the journey planner is multimodal. It can include cycling legs alongside rail and bus routes to help you plan a complete door-to-door trip.
Does TransportAPI MCP give real-time rail delays?
It provides live disruption alerts for the entire UK rail network, including expected durations and reasons for the delays.
Can TransportAPI MCP find bus stops near a specific landmark?
Yes, you can search for stops by name or landmark, and the agent will find the closest ones along with the lines they serve.
Does TransportAPI MCP work for regional UK travel?
It covers all regions of Great Britain, from local bus routes to national rail services, making it useful for both local and long-distance travel.
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 capability 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 arrival time for time-specific planning.
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 services.
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