openraildata/openldbws-example-python

Example code to use the OpenLDBWS in Python with Zeep

OpenLDBWS Python Example

This repository contains examples of how to use the National Rail Live Departure Boards Web Service (OpenLDBWS), located at the following URL:

• https://lite.realtime.nationalrail.co.uk/OpenLDBWS/

To use the service, you will need a token which is available by signing up at the following URL:

• https://realtime.nationalrail.co.uk/OpenLDBWSRegistration/

Edit getDepartureBoardExample.py and set LDB_TOKEN to your own token.

Install dependencies using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Running getDepartureBoardExample.py will show you departures for London Euston.

Updating the WSDL

Periodically, a new version of the WSDL will be released at:

• https://lite.realtime.nationalrail.co.uk/OpenLDBWS/

This code is written for version 2021-11-01. To update it to use a later version, edit getDepartureBoardExample.py and change the WSDL variable.

Support

This code has been tested on Python 3.10.4.

For support and questions with using the OpenLDBWS, please use the forum at the following URL:

• https://groups.google.com/group/openraildata-talk