How many MCO quota trains are held by Ambala Cantt MCO?

Ambala Cantt MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 9 listed trains covering destinations such as New Delhi, Pune, Howrah, Udhampur, Bandra (T), Jammu Tawi. Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Ambala Cantt?

Take your movement order (duty) or leave warrant to the Ambala Cantt MCO, or route the demand through your unit's movement cell. The MCO allots berths from the Defence Department Quota subject to availability and priority. The DDQ is not bookable directly on IRCTC.

What is the Ambala Cantt MCO contact number?

An indicative contact number for Ambala Cantt MCO is 0171-2645 138. Numbers change with postings, so confirm the current number with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

Defence Department Quota · Ambala Cantt MCO

Ambala Cantt MCO Quota Trains

Trains on which Ambala Cantt MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) for Armed Forces personnel — reserved berths by class, running days, and the MCO contact. Confirm and book through the MCO.

Contact Ambala Cantt MCO

Indicative contact number: 0171-2645 138. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

DDQ trains held by Ambala Cantt MCO

9 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Ambala Cantt MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
11058Amritsar Dadar Express	Ambala Cantt → New Delhi	Daily	—	2	—	—	—	3	—	—
11078Jhelum Express	Ambala Cantt → Pune	Daily	—	2	—	—	—	10	—	—
12312Howrah Kalka Mail	Ambala Cantt → Howrah	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
12332Himgiri Express	Ambala Cantt → Howrah	Mon, Thu, Sun	—	—	—	—	—	14	—	—
12445Uttar Sampark Kranti Express	Ambala Cantt → Udhampur	Daily	—	—	2	—	—	2	—	—
12472Swaraj Express	Ambala Cantt → Bandra (T)	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat	—	—	—	—	—	14	—	—
13006Amritsar Howrah Mail	Ambala Cantt → Howrah	Daily	1	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
14033Jammu Mail	Ambala Cantt → Udhampur	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
14645Shalimar Express	Ambala Cantt → Jammu Tawi	Daily	—	2	—	—	—	2	—	—

Classes: AC1/AC2/AC3 (First/Second/Third AC), EC (Executive Chair), CC (Chair Car), SL (Sleeper), FC (First Class), 2S (Second Sitting). Berths are indicative and change — confirm with Ambala Cantt MCO. The DDQ is released by the MCO, not booked directly on IRCTC. See the full MCO Quota guide or the MCO quota finder.

Where the Ambala Cantt MCO quota trains go

Ambala Cantt MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 9 trains from Ambala Cantt. These trains connect Ambala Cantt to New Delhi, Pune, Howrah, Udhampur, Bandra (T) and Jammu Tawi. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Ambala Cantt can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

Reserved classes & berths at Ambala Cantt MCO

The Ambala Cantt DDQ covers reserved berths across AC1, AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 60 indicative berths in total across the 9 listed trains. Of these, 7 run daily and 2 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Ambala Cantt. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Ambala Cantt MCO.

How to book the Ambala Cantt MCO quota

Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Ambala Cantt MCO office.
Route the demand through your unit's movement cell where required, quoting the train and class you need.
The MCO allots berths from the Defence Department Quota by movement priority and availability.
Collect the released ticket / authority — the DDQ is not bookable directly on IRCTC.

For eligibility, warrant rules and the difference between the Defence Department Quota and the tatkal / general quota, read our full MCO Quota guide, or switch stations in the MCO quota finder.