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ov-nl-travel

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

Updated Jan 13, 2026
Search Tags:#ovNlGateway#NS travel#train schedules#departures#arrivals#journey details#disruptions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaalabs/remcochat --skill ov-nl-travel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ov-nl-travel
Source: https://github.com/kaalabs/remcochat/tree/main/.skills/ov-nl-travel
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaalabs/remcochat --skill ov-nl-travel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps NS rail travelers plan and monitor live transportation options by querying the NS Reisinformatie service via the ovNlGateway server tool. It provides stations, departures, arrivals, trips, journey details, and disruptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Station discovery: look up stations and find nearby options.
  • Departures & Arrivals: fetch upcoming departures and arrivals for a given station.
  • Trip planning: search for routes between two stations, with optional via points and timing.
  • Disruptions & status: retrieve current disruptions and platform changes to keep travel on track.
  • Use Case: Example: "ov-nl-travel departures Amsterdam Centraal" returns the next trains from Amsterdam Centraal.

Quick Start

Use the ov-nl-travel skill to query live NS travel information. For example: 'ov-nl-travel departures Amsterdam Centraal' to list upcoming departures. Or 'ov-nl-travel trips Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal' to see route options.

Frequently Asked Questions about ov-nl-travel

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get live train departures and arrivals for an NS station?▼

To get live train departures and arrivals for an NS station, query the Dutch rail travel assistant with a command like 'departures Amsterdam Centraal'. It fetches real-time schedule data via the ovNlGateway server tool.

Can I plan a train trip between two Dutch stations with via points?▼

You can plan a train trip between two Dutch stations by specifying your origin, destination, and optional via points. The skill searches route options and timing using the NS Reisinformatie service through the ovNlGateway.

How do I check current NS train disruptions and platform changes?▼

To check current NS train disruptions and platform changes, request the disruptions status from the skill. It retrieves live disruption data and platform updates from the NS Reisinformatie service to keep your travel on track.

Do I need an NS subscription key to query live train schedules?▼

Yes, you need a configured NS subscription key to query live train schedules. The skill integrates with the ovNlGateway server tool and assumes this key is already set up to fetch live stations, trips, and disruptions data.

How does station discovery work for finding nearby rail options?▼

Station discovery works by querying the ovNlGateway to look up specific stations and find nearby rail options. It uses the NS Reisinformatie service to return station details for your travel planning needs.

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