How many MCO quota trains are held by Kathgodam MCO?

Kathgodam MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 4 listed trains covering destinations such as Howrah, Delhi Jn, Kasganj, Lucknow. Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Kathgodam?

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

An indicative contact number for Kathgodam MCO is 05946-222 043. Numbers change with postings, so confirm the current number with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

Defence Department Quota · Kathgodam MCO

Kathgodam MCO Quota Trains

Trains on which Kathgodam 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 Kathgodam MCO

Indicative contact number: 05946-222 043. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

DDQ trains held by Kathgodam MCO

4 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Kathgodam MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
13020Bagh Express	Kathgodam → Howrah	Daily	—	2	—	—	—	4	—	—
15014Ranikhet Express	Kathgodam → Delhi Jn	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	—
15312Kumaon Express	Lalkuan → Kasganj	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2
15307Nainital Express	Lalkuan → Lucknow	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	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 Kathgodam 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 Kathgodam MCO quota trains go

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

Reserved classes & berths at Kathgodam MCO

The Kathgodam DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, SL and 2S classes, adding up to about 14 indicative berths in total across the 4 listed trains. All 4 of these services run daily from Kathgodam. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Kathgodam MCO.

How to book the Kathgodam MCO quota

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