London Transport MCP Server

Name: London Transport MCP Server
Author: anoopt

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About London Transport MCP Server

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides AI assistants with access to real-time Transport for London data through a set of automated tools.

#london #tfl #transport #tube #underground

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "london-transport": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "london-transport-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TFL_API_KEY": "your_actual_tfl_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

Get the status of a TfL line from the Transport for London Unified API.

Get the status and details of a TfL line.

Plan journeys between two locations using the TfL Journey Planner.

Overview

What is London Transport MCP Server?

The London Transport MCP server enables AI assistants (such as Claude Desktop and VS Code GitHub Copilot) to access live Transport for London (TfL) data, including line status, detailed disruption info, and journey planning.

How to use London Transport MCP Server?

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Key features of London Transport MCP Server

Check real-time status of any TfL line
Get detailed disruption information for lines
Plan journeys between London locations
Integrates with Claude Desktop and GitHub Copilot

Use cases of London Transport MCP Server

Check if a tube line is running normally before commuting
Get detailed information about service disruptions
Plan optimal routes between London locations
Provide real-time transport advice for London travel

FAQ from London Transport MCP Server

What tools does the server provide?

It provides three tools: get_line_status (basic line status), get_line_status_detail (status with disruption details), and plan_journey (journey planning using the TfL Journey Planner).

What data sources does the server use?

It uses live data from the Transport for London (TfL) API.

Which AI assistants are supported?

The server is designed for AI assistants like Claude Desktop and VS Code GitHub Copilot.

Are there any configuration or installation details provided?

The README does not include installation or configuration instructions.

What are example interactions users can have?

Example interactions include: "Is the Central line running normally?", "Plan a journey from King's Cross to Heathrow Airport", and "What's causing delays on the Northern line?"