How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Kanpur?

Take your movement order (duty) or leave warrant to the Kanpur 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 Kanpur MCO contact number?

Ask your unit's movement cell or the Kanpur station staff for the current MCO contact number — it changes with postings.

Defence Department Quota · Kanpur MCO

Kanpur MCO Quota Trains

Q: How many MCO quota trains are held by Kanpur MCO?

Kanpur MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 9 listed trains covering destinations such as Lokmanya Tilak (T), Howrah, Guwahati, Mumbai CST, New Delhi, Meerut City, Bhiwani. Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

Trains on which Kanpur 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.

DDQ trains held by Kanpur MCO

9 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Kanpur MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
11016Kushinagar Express	Kanpur Central → Lokmanya Tilak (T)	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
12312Kalka Howrah Mail	Kanpur Central → Howrah	Daily	—	1	—	—	—	4	—	—
12506North East Express	Kanpur Central → Guwahati	Daily	—	2	—	—	—	15	—	—
12533Pushpak Express	Kanpur Central → Mumbai CST	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	—
12033Shatabdi Express	Kanpur Central → New Delhi	Except Sun	—	—	—	—	2	—	—	—
13008Udyan Abha Toofan Express	Kanpur Central → Howrah	Daily	—	—	2	—	—	2	—	—
14163Sangam Express	Kanpur Central → Meerut City	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
14723Kalindi Express	Kanpur Central → Bhiwani	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	—
14056Brahmaputra Mail	Kanpur Central → Guwahati	Daily	—	—	1	—	—	4	—	—

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 Kanpur 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 Kanpur MCO quota trains go

Kanpur MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 9 trains from Kanpur Central. These trains connect Kanpur to Lokmanya Tilak (T), Howrah, Guwahati, Mumbai CST, New Delhi, Meerut City and Bhiwani. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Kanpur can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

Reserved classes & berths at Kanpur MCO

The Kanpur DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3, CC and SL classes, adding up to about 45 indicative berths in total across the 9 listed trains. All 9 of these services run daily from Kanpur. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Kanpur MCO.

How to book the Kanpur MCO quota

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