Defence Department Quota · Meerut MCO

    Meerut MCO Quota Trains

    Trains on which Meerut 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 Meerut MCO

    Indicative contact number: 0121-2664 310. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

    DDQ trains held by Meerut MCO

    5 trains · berths indicative
    Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Meerut MCO.
    TrainFrom → ToRunsAC1AC2AC3ECCCSLFC2S
    12554Vaishali ExpressNew DelhiBarauniDaily5
    12506North East ExpressAnand Vihar (T)GuwahatiDaily22
    14164Sangam ExpressMeerut CanttAllahabadDaily49
    14512Nauchandi ExpressMeerut CanttLucknowDaily16
    14645Shalimar ExpressMeerut CanttJammu TawiDaily39

    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 Meerut 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 Meerut MCO quota trains go

    Meerut MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 5 trains originating from New Delhi, Anand Vihar (T) and Meerut Cantt. These trains connect Meerut to Barauni, Guwahati, Allahabad, Lucknow and Jammu Tawi. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Meerut can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

    Reserved classes & berths at Meerut MCO

    The Meerut DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 41 indicative berths in total across the 5 listed trains. All 5 of these services run daily from Meerut. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Meerut MCO.

    How to book the Meerut MCO quota

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

    Meerut MCO Quota — FAQs

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