Defence Department Quota · Bathinda MCO

    Bathinda MCO Quota Trains

    Trains on which Bathinda 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 Bathinda MCO

    Indicative contact number: 0164-2236 541. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

    DDQ trains held by Bathinda MCO

    4 trains · berths indicative
    Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Bathinda MCO.
    TrainFrom → ToRunsAC1AC2AC3ECCCSLFC2S
    12138Punjab MailBathindaNew DelhiDaily18
    19024Janata ExpressBathindaMumbai CentralDaily2
    14732Fazilka Delhi Intercity ExpressBathindaDelhi JnDaily2
    13008Udyan Abha Toofan ExpressBathindaNew DelhiDaily10

    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 Bathinda 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 Bathinda MCO quota trains go

    Bathinda MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 4 trains from Bathinda. These trains connect Bathinda to New Delhi, Mumbai Central and Delhi Jn. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Bathinda can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

    Reserved classes & berths at Bathinda MCO

    The Bathinda DDQ covers reserved berths across SL class, adding up to about 32 indicative berths in total across the 4 listed trains. All 4 of these services run daily from Bathinda. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Bathinda MCO.

    How to book the Bathinda MCO quota

    1. Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Bathinda 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.

    Bathinda MCO Quota — FAQs

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