skills.rest
TerrifiedBug
TerrifiedBugCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

trains

Query live UK National Rail departures and arrivals via Darwin API.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#webfetch#train#rail#live-departures#live-arrivals#darwin-api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TerrifiedBug/nanoclaw-skills --skill trains
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: trains
Source: https://github.com/TerrifiedBug/nanoclaw-skills/tree/main/plugins/nanoclaw-trains/files/container-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TerrifiedBug/nanoclaw-skills --skill trains

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Query live UK National Rail departures and arrivals to help plan journeys and react to disruptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time departures and arrivals from major UK stations
  • Delays, platform info, and service status updates for planning connections
  • Use Case: when asked about next trains, fetch current schedules and platform numbers

Quick Start

Use the trains skill to fetch live departures from a station and immediately retrieve arrivals for the same route.

Frequently Asked Questions about trains

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get live UK train departures and arrivals?▼

To get live UK train departures and arrivals, you use this skill to query real-time train times, platforms, delays, and service statuses for UK stations. It supports the National Rail Darwin API when configured with a token.

Can I fetch live rail data without a Darwin API token?▼

You can fetch live rail data without a Darwin API token because the skill includes a WebFetch fallback for tokenless operation. Configuring a token enables the primary National Rail Darwin API integration instead.

How do I check train delays and platform numbers for a UK station?▼

To check train delays and platform numbers for a UK station, use the skill to fetch real-time departures and arrivals. It retrieves current schedules, service statuses, and platform numbers directly from the data source.

What is the best way to retrieve real-time train schedules for journey planning?▼

The best way to retrieve real-time train schedules for journey planning is to query live UK National Rail departures and arrivals. This allows you to react to disruptions and plan connections using current delay and platform info.

Does the WebFetch fallback provide the same rail data as the Darwin API?▼

The WebFetch fallback provides tokenless operation for retrieving live UK train times, while the Darwin API offers the primary, configured integration for querying real-time departures and arrivals. Both deliver real-time schedules and service statuses.

When should I not use this approach for live train times?▼

You should not use this approach for live train times if you need historical rail schedules or data outside the UK National Rail network, as it specifically queries real-time UK departures and arrivals to help react to current disruptions.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
olehsvyrydovolehsvyrydov
13

uk-legal-counsel

Assess UK legal risk and draft compliant business documents.

Community
Advanced
statikbestatikbe
3

nmbs

Find Belgian train connections and live departures via the iRail API.

Official
Intermediate
kaalabskaalabs

ov-nl-travel

Query live NS rail travel data via the ovNlGateway server tool.

Community
Intermediate
gmcabritagmcabrita
6

oebb-scotty

Plan Austrian rail journeys and fetch station departures via the ÖBB mgate API.

Community
Intermediate