Bhopal MCO Quota Trains
Trains on which Bhopal 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 Bhopal MCO
Indicative contact number: 0755-2733 421. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.
DDQ trains held by Bhopal MCO
13 trains · berths indicative| Train | From → To | Runs | AC1 | AC2 | AC3 | EC | CC | SL | FC | 2S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11057Dadar Amritsar Express | Bhopal → Amritsar | Daily | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 11078Jhelum Express | Bhopal → Pune | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| 12001Shatabdi Express | Bhopal → New Delhi | Daily | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
| 12137Punjab Mail | Bhopal → Firozpur | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
| 12138Punjab Mail | Bhopal → Mumbai CST | Daily | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 12155Bhopal Express | Bhopal → H Nizamuddin | Daily | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
| 12183Bhopal Pratapgarh Express | Bhopal → Lucknow | Tue, Fri, Sun | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 12534Pushpak Express | Bhopal → Lucknow | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 12616Grand Trunk Express | Bhopal → Chennai Central | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
| 12622Tamil Nadu Express | Bhopal → Chennai Central | Daily | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 12724Andhra Pradesh Express | Bhopal → Hyderabad | Daily | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
| 12919Malwa Express | Bhopal → New Delhi | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| 16032Andaman Express | Bhopal → Chennai Central | Wed, Sat, Sun | — | — | — | — | — | 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 Bhopal 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 Bhopal MCO quota trains go
Bhopal MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 13 trains from Bhopal. These trains connect Bhopal to Amritsar, Pune, New Delhi, Firozpur, Mumbai CST, H Nizamuddin, Lucknow and Chennai Central and 1 other destinations. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Bhopal can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.
Reserved classes & berths at Bhopal MCO
The Bhopal DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3, CC and SL classes, adding up to about 54 indicative berths in total across the 13 listed trains. Of these, 11 run daily and 2 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Bhopal. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Bhopal MCO.
How to book the Bhopal MCO quota
- Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Bhopal 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.
Bhopal MCO Quota — FAQs
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✓ Indicative DDQ list · Confirm quota and MCO contact at your originating station before travel.