London Transport MCP Server
The London Transport MCP server enables AI assistants (like Claude Desktop and VS Code GitHub Copilot) to access live TfL data by providing three main capabilities:
🔧 Available Tools get_line_status - Get the current status of any TfL line (e.g., Central, Victoria, Piccadilly) get_line_status_detail - Get detailed status information including disruption details for a TfL line plan_journey - Plan journeys between two locations using the TfL Journey Planner 🎯 Use Cases With this MCP server connected, AI assistants can help users:
Check if their 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 Example interactions:
"Is the Central line running normally?" "Plan a journey from King's Cross to Heathrow Airport" "What's causing delays on the Northern line today?"
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"london-transport": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"london-transport-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TFL_API_KEY": "your_actual_tfl_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}