MCP server for Belgian railway data via the iRail API
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# iRail MCP Server > **Disclaimer:** This project was vibe coded and is **not affiliated with or supported by [iRail vzw](https://hello.irail.be)**. Train data may be inaccurate or outdated. Always verify with official sources ([belgiantrain.be](https://www.belgiantrain.be) or the NMBS/SNCB app) before making travel decisions. A [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) (MCP) server that provides Belgian railway travel information via the [iRail API](https://api.irail.be). ## Features - **Search Stations** - Find Belgian railway stations by name - **Live Departures/Arrivals** - Real-time departure and arrival boards - **Find Connections** - Route planning between stations with transfers - **Train Information** - Detailed stops, delays, and platforms for a specific train - **Network Disturbances** - Current disruptions and planned maintenance ## Installation Requires Python 3.11+ and [uv](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/). ```bash git clone https://github.com/HansF/irail-mcp.git cd irail-mcp uv venv && source .venv/bin/activate uv pip install -e . ``` ## Usage with Claude Code Add to your project's `.mcp.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "irail": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["irail-mcp"] } } } ``` Then ask Claude things like: - "What trains leave Brussels Central in the next hour?" - "Find a route from Antwerp to Bruges at 2:30 PM tomorrow" - "Are there any disruptions on the Belgian rail network?" - "Show me details for train IC2240" ## Tools ### search_stations Search for stations by name. - `query` (required) - Station name or partial name - `lang` (optional) - Language: en, nl, fr, de, it ### get_liveboard Real-time departures or arrivals from a station. - `station` (required) - Station name - `date` (optional) - YYYY-MM-DD, "today", "tomorrow", "+2 days" - `time` (optional) - HH:MM (24h) - `arrival` (optional) - Show arrivals instead of departures - `lang` (optional) ### find_connections Find routes between two st…
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