| 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".
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NMBS Train Schedules
Look up Belgian train connections and live departures via the iRail API.
No API key needed.
Key Commands
npx tsx ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/nmbs/scripts/nmbs.ts route <from> <to> [--time HH:MM] [--date DD/MM/YY] [--results N]
npx tsx ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/nmbs/scripts/nmbs.ts departures <station> [--limit N]
npx tsx ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/nmbs/scripts/nmbs.ts stations [<query>]
Workflow
- If the user asks for a connection: use
route with 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
--time and --date when 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
