Singapore LTA MCP Server

What is Singapore LTA MCP Server?

An MCP server for Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) DataMall API, providing real-time access to transportation information including bus arrivals, traffic conditions, and train service updates.

How to use Singapore LTA MCP Server?

Register for an LTA DataMall account to obtain an API key. Install via Smithery or configure Claude Desktop by adding the server entry in claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx -y arjunkmrm/mcp-sg-lta and the environment variable LTA_API_KEY.

Key features of Singapore LTA MCP Server

• Real‑time bus arrival data for any bus stop.
• Live MRT/LRT station crowding levels (updates every 10 minutes).
• Current train service alerts (disruptions, shuttle services).
• Carpark availability for HDB, LTA, and URA lots (updates every minute).
• Expressway travel time estimates (updates every 5 minutes).
• Road incidents including accidents and roadworks (updates every 2 minutes).
• 30‑minute forecasted station crowdedness for all train lines.

Use cases of Singapore LTA MCP Server

• Check bus arrival times for a specific bus stop and filter by service number.
• Monitor real‑time crowding at MRT/LRT stations to plan less congested commutes.
• Receive immediate notifications of train disruptions or shuttle services.
• Find available parking lots at HDB, LTA, or URA carparks.
• Estimate travel times on expressway segments and view current traffic incidents.

FAQ from Singapore LTA MCP Server

What is needed to use this server?

You must register for an account on LTA DataMall, subscribe to the API services, and obtain an API key. The server requires the LTA_API_KEY environment variable.

How do I install the server for Claude Desktop?

Add the following to claude_desktop_config.json: { "mcpServers": { "lta": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "arjunkmrm/mcp-sg-lta"], "env": { "LTA_API_KEY": "YOUR-API-KEY" } } } }.

What types of transportation data are available?

The server provides bus arrivals, station crowding, train alerts, carpark availability, expressway travel times, traffic incidents, and station crowd forecasts.

How often is the data updated?

Carpark availability updates every minute, traffic incidents every 2 minutes, expressway travel times every 5 minutes, and station crowding every 10 minutes. Crowd forecasts are given in 30‑minute intervals.

Which train lines are supported?

Supported lines: CCL, CEL, CGL, DTL, EWL, NEL, NSL, BPL, SLRT, PLRT, and TEL.