By name: nmbs description: > Look up Belgian train schedules, connections, and live departures via NMBS/SNCB (iRail API). Use when searching train routes between Belgian stations, checking departure times, finding transfer details, or looking up station names. Triggers on: "trein van X naar Y", "wanneer vertrekt de trein", "train from X to X", "NMBS", "SNCB", "treintijden", "spoorwegen", "welke trein", "volgende trein", "departures", "overstappen", "treinverbinding", "is er een rechtstreekse trein".
NMBS Train Schedules
Look up Belgian train connections and live departures via the iRail API. No API key needed.
Key Commands
# Find connections between two stations
npx tsx ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/nmbs/scripts/nmbs.ts route <from> <to> [--time HH:MM] [--date DD/MM/YY] [--results N]
# Live departure board for a station
npx tsx ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/nmbs/scripts/nmbs.ts departures <station> [--limit N]
# Search station names
npx tsx ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/nmbs/scripts/nmbs.ts stations [<query>]
Workflow
- If the user asks for a connection: use
routewith from/to station names - If the user asks about departures from a station: use
departures - If unsure about exact station name: use
stations <query>first to find it - Use
--timeand--datewhen the user asks about a specific time - Default results show the next connections from now
Station Names
Use the official station names (Dutch). Common ones:
- Brussel-Centraal, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Noord
- Gent-Sint-Pieters, Antwerpen-Centraal, Leuven
- Brugge, Oostende, Mechelen, Hasselt, Luik-Guillemins
When unsure, search first: nmbs.ts stations "brussel"
Output
The script shows departure/arrival times, duration, number of transfers, platform numbers, delays, and cancellations. Transfer details show the intermediate station with arrival/departure times and platform.
Constraints
- Only covers Belgian railways (NMBS/SNCB)
- Some international connections may show if they pass through Belgium
- Real-time delay info depends on iRail data availability