DB Timetable API FAQs

Question 1

What is the DB Timetable API?

Accepted Answer

The DB Timetable API is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to bridge AI agents with the official Deutsche Bahn Timetable API, providing seamless access to German railway schedules, real-time updates, and station information through a standardized interface.

Question 2

What kind of railway data can I access using this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can access a wide range of data including scheduled arrivals and departures for any DB station, real-time delay information, cancellations, platform changes, route disruptions, and detailed facility information for stations across the German railway network.

Question 3

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and why is it used?

Accepted Answer

MCP is an open standard developed by Anthropic, conceptualized as 'USB-C for AI.' It simplifies how AI agents connect to external systems and data sources by providing a universal protocol. The DB Timetable API uses MCP for standardized, modular, and scalable integration of railway data into AI applications.

Question 4

Is the DB Timetable API suitable for building end-user applications like mobile apps or websites?

Accepted Answer

No, the DB Timetable API is specifically an MCP server implementation, acting as middleware for AI agents. It does not include user-facing interfaces or client applications. Its scope is strictly to expose Deutsche Bahn data through the MCP protocol for downstream AI systems.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites to use the DB Timetable API?

Accepted Answer

To get started, you will need the .NET 9.0 SDK, Node.js (for debugging tools), and most importantly, API credentials (Client ID and API Key) obtained by subscribing to the Timetable API on the Deutsche Bahn API Marketplace.

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