Kochi (Ernakulam) MCO Quota Trains
Trains on which Kochi (Ernakulam) 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 Kochi (Ernakulam) MCO
Indicative contact number: 0484-2668 129. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.
DDQ trains held by Kochi (Ernakulam) MCO
12 trains · berths indicative| Train | From → To | Runs | AC1 | AC2 | AC3 | EC | CC | SL | FC | 2S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12507Ernakulam Guwahati Express | Ernakulam → Guwahati | Tue | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| 12512Raptisagar Express | Ernakulam → Gorakhpur | Tue, Wed, Sun | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
| 12522Raptisagar Express | Ernakulam → Barauni | Fri | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — |
| 12617Mangala Lakshadweep Express | Ernakulam → H Nizamuddin | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | — | — |
| 12624Trivandrum Chennai Mail | Ernakulam → Chennai Central | Daily | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| 12625Kerala Express | Ernakulam → New Delhi | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| 12683Ernakulam Bangalore Express | Ernakulam → Bangalore City | Mon, Wed | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| 12977Marusagar Express | Ernakulam → Jaipur | Sun | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — |
| 16042Alleppey Chennai Express | Ernakulam → Chennai Central | Daily | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 16309Ernakulam Patna Express | Ernakulam → Patna Jn | Mon, Tue | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| 16338Ernakulam Okha Express | Ernakulam → Okha | Wed, Fri | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — |
| 16346Netravati Express | Ernakulam → Lokmanya Tilak (T) | Daily | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | — |
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 Kochi (Ernakulam) 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 Kochi (Ernakulam) MCO quota trains go
Kochi (Ernakulam) MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 12 trains from Ernakulam. These trains connect Kochi (Ernakulam) to Guwahati, Gorakhpur, Barauni, H Nizamuddin, Chennai Central, New Delhi, Bangalore City and Jaipur and 3 other destinations. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Kochi (Ernakulam) can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.
Reserved classes & berths at Kochi (Ernakulam) MCO
The Kochi (Ernakulam) DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 99 indicative berths in total across the 12 listed trains. Of these, 5 run daily and 7 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Kochi (Ernakulam). Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Kochi (Ernakulam) MCO.
How to book the Kochi (Ernakulam) MCO quota
- Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Kochi (Ernakulam) 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.
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