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Station Board: Arrivals

station_board_arrivals
Read-onlyIdempotent

Get live arrivals for ANY railway station by its EVA number.

Mirror of station_board_departures for arriving trains (all categories, real-time delays, disruption messages). Get the EVA from get_city_resource(slug, resource='stations'). Read-only.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
evaYesStation EVA number (digits only) from get_city_resource(slug, resource='stations'), e.g. '8000105' (Frankfurt Hbf).

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataYes
metaYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / properties / note
      Added value: +{
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed13 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / eva / description
      Previous value: -"Station EVA number (digits only) from the stations tool, e.g. '8000105' (Frankfurt Hbf)."New value: +"Station EVA number (digits only) from get_city_resource(slug, resource='stations'), e.g. '8000105' (Frankfurt Hbf)."
    • removedInput schema / properties / eva / title
      Removed value: -"Eva"
    • removedInput schema / title
      Removed value: -"station_board_arrivalsArguments"
    • removedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / description
      Removed value: -"Envelope-Metadaten: Quelle, Status, Cache, Lizenz und Attribution.\n\nZusatzfelder (z.B. ``covered_cities``, ``radius_m`` bei partieller Abdeckung)\nbleiben dank ``extra=\"allow\"`` erhalten."
    • removedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / properties / attribution / title
      Removed value: -"Attribution"
    • removedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / properties / cache_status / title
      Removed value: -"Cache Status"
    • removedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / properties / correlation_id / title
      Removed value: -"Correlation Id"
    • removedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / properties / license / title
      Removed value: -"License"
    • removedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / properties / source / title
      Removed value: -"Source"
    • removedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / properties / source_status / title
      Removed value: -"Source Status"
    • removedOutput schema / $defs / ToolMeta / title
      Removed value: -"ToolMeta"
    • removedOutput schema / properties / data / title
      Removed value: -"Data"
    • removedOutput schema / title
      Removed value: -"ToolEnvelope"
  3. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / eva / description
      Added value: +"Station EVA number (digits only) from the stations tool, e.g. '8000105' (Frankfurt Hbf)."
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$defs": {
      +    "ToolMeta": {
      +      "additionalProperties": true,
      +      "description": "Envelope-Metadaten: Quelle, Status, Cache, Lizenz und Attribution.\n\nZusatzfelder (z.B. ``covered_cities``, ``radius_m`` bei partieller Abdeckung)\nbleiben dank ``extra=\"allow\"`` erhalten.",
      +      "properties": {
      +        "attribution": {
      +          "title": "Attribution",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "cache_status": {
      +          "title": "Cache Status",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "correlation_id": {
      +          "title": "Correlation Id",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "license": {
      +          "title": "License",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "source": {
      +          "title": "Source",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "source_status": {
      +          "title": "Source Status",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "title": "ToolMeta",
      +      "type": "object"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "properties": {
      +    "data": {
      +      "title": "Data"
      +    },
      +    "meta": {
      +      "$ref": "#/$defs/ToolMeta"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "data",
      +    "meta"
      +  ],
      +  "title": "ToolEnvelope",
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  4. Added

TDQS

A4.9/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=true. The description adds valuable behavioral context beyond annotations: it specifies the feed includes all train categories, real-time delays, and disruption messages. No contradictions with annotations are present.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three short, focused sentences. First sentence states the core purpose with emphasis on any station. Second clarifies the sibling relationship. Third provides a prerequisite. No unnecessary words; every sentence earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool has a single parameter, full schema coverage, an output schema (not shown but present), and comprehensive annotations, the description provides sufficient context. It covers data type (live arrivals), scope (any station), supported features (delays, disruptions), and how to get the required input.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with a detailed parameter description. The description adds further value by explicitly instructing how to obtain the EVA number from 'get_city_resource', which is a helpful cross-reference that goes beyond the schema's own explanation.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The title 'Station Board: Arrivals' and description clearly state the tool retrieves live arrivals for railway stations by EVA number. It explicitly distinguishes itself from the sibling 'station_board_departures' by calling itself its mirror for arriving trains, making purpose and differentiation unmistakable.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly states when to use: to get live arrivals. It contrasts with departures by referencing the mirror relationship, advises on obtaining the EVA parameter via 'get_city_resource', and declares the tool read-only. This provides clear usage context and alternatives.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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