- name
- ns-trains
- description
- Check Dutch train schedules, departures, disruptions, and plan journeys using the NS API. Perfect for daily commute checks.
- metadata
- {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🚆","requires":{"bins":["node"],"env":["NS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"NS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY"}}
NS Trains Skill
Check Dutch train schedules, departures, disruptions, and plan journeys using the official NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) API.
Setup
1. Get an NS subscription key
- Go to NS API Portal
- Create an account and subscribe to the Ns-App product (free tier available)
- Copy your Primary Key
2. Set Environment Variables
export NS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY="your-subscription-key-here" # preferred
# Back-compat:
export NS_API_KEY="$NS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY" # legacy name still supported
# Optional: Configure commute stations for quick shortcuts
export NS_HOME_STATION="Utrecht Centraal"
export NS_WORK_STATION="Amsterdam Zuid"For security, prefer injecting these env vars via your runtime secret mechanism rather than committing them anywhere. Avoid printing or sharing your subscription key.
Quick Usage
🚆 Commute shortcuts
node {baseDir}/scripts/commute.mjs --to-work # Morning: Home → Work
node {baseDir}/scripts/commute.mjs --to-home # Evening: Work → HomePlan any journey
node {baseDir}/scripts/journey.mjs --from "Utrecht Centraal" --to "Amsterdam Zuid"Check departures from a station
node {baseDir}/scripts/departures.mjs --station "Amsterdam Centraal"Check arrivals at a station
node {baseDir}/scripts/arrivals.mjs --station "Rotterdam Centraal"Search for stations
node {baseDir}/scripts/stations.mjs amsterdam
node {baseDir}/scripts/stations.mjs --search "den haag"Check current disruptions
node {baseDir}/scripts/disruptions.mjs
node {baseDir}/scripts/disruptions.mjs --from "Utrecht" --to "Amsterdam"Natural Language
Just ask:
- "When is the next train to Amsterdam?"
- "Check trains from Utrecht to Rotterdam"
- "Any train disruptions today?"
- "Plan my commute to work"
- "What time does the train arrive?"
Output
Returns journey options with:
- Departure/arrival times
- Real-time delays
- Duration
- Transfers
- Platform numbers
- Disruption warnings
- Crowdedness forecast (🟢 low / 🟡 medium / 🔴 high)
Commands Reference
| Command | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| `commute.mjs [work\ | home]` | Quick commute check (requires NS_HOME_STATION & NS_WORK_STATION) |
journey.mjs --from X --to Y | Plan a journey between any stations | |
departures.mjs --station X | List departures from a station | |
arrivals.mjs --station X | List arrivals at a station | |
stations.mjs [query] | Search for station names | |
disruptions.mjs | Check current disruptions |
API Endpoints Used
/reisinformatie-api/api/v3/trips- Journey planning/reisinformatie-api/api/v2/arrivals- Arrivals/reisinformatie-api/api/v2/departures- Departures/reisinformatie-api/api/v3/disruptions- Disruptions/reisinformatie-api/api/v2/stations- Station search
Reference
- NS API Portal: https://apiportal.ns.nl/
- Documentation: https://apiportal.ns.nl/startersguide
- Free tier: 5000 requests/day