Babina MCO Quota Trains
Trains on which Babina 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 Babina MCO
Indicative contact number: 0510-2741 948. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.
DDQ trains held by Babina MCO
7 trains · berths indicative| Train | From → To | Runs | AC1 | AC2 | AC3 | EC | CC | SL | FC | 2S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11057Dadar Amritsar Express | Babina → Amritsar | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 11077Jhelum Express | Babina → Jammu Tawi | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 11078Jhelum Express | Babina → Pune | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 12138Punjab Mail | Babina → Mumbai CST | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 12616Grand Trunk Express | Jhansi → Chennai Central | Daily | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| 12628Karnataka Express | Jhansi → Bangalore City | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| 16032Andaman Express | Babina → Chennai Central | Wed, Sat, Sun | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
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 Babina 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 Babina MCO quota trains go
Babina MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 7 trains originating from Babina and Jhansi. These trains connect Babina to Amritsar, Jammu Tawi, Pune, Mumbai CST, Chennai Central and Bangalore City. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Babina can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.
Reserved classes & berths at Babina MCO
The Babina DDQ covers reserved berths across AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 16 indicative berths in total across the 7 listed trains. Of these, 6 run daily and 1 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Babina. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Babina MCO.
How to book the Babina MCO quota
- Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Babina 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.
Babina MCO Quota — FAQs
Other MCOs
✓ Indicative DDQ list · Confirm quota and MCO contact at your originating station before travel.