Defence Department Quota · Babina MCO

    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.

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    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
    Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Babina MCO.
    TrainFrom → ToRunsAC1AC2AC3ECCCSLFC2S
    11057Dadar Amritsar ExpressBabinaAmritsarDaily2
    11077Jhelum ExpressBabinaJammu TawiDaily2
    11078Jhelum ExpressBabinaPuneDaily2
    12138Punjab MailBabinaMumbai CSTDaily2
    12616Grand Trunk ExpressJhansiChennai CentralDaily13
    12628Karnataka ExpressJhansiBangalore CityDaily3
    16032Andaman ExpressBabinaChennai CentralWed, Sat, Sun1

    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

    1. Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Babina MCO office.
    2. Route the demand through your unit's movement cell where required, quoting the train and class you need.
    3. The MCO allots berths from the Defence Department Quota by movement priority and availability.
    4. 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

    ✓ Indicative DDQ list · Confirm quota and MCO contact at your originating station before travel.