Mhow MCO Quota Trains
Trains on which Mhow 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 Mhow MCO
Indicative contact number: 07324-226 955. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.
DDQ trains held by Mhow MCO
6 trains · berths indicative| Train | From → To | Runs | AC1 | AC2 | AC3 | EC | CC | SL | FC | 2S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12415Indore Intercity Express | Indore → H Nizamuddin | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
| 12919Malwa Express | Indore → Jammu Tawi | Daily | — | 2 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — |
| 22911Shipra Express | Indore → Howrah | Thu, Sat, Mon | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| 18233Narmada Express | Indore → Bilaspur | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| 12962Avantika Express | Indore → Mumbai Central | Daily | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
| 16325Ahilyanagari Express | Indore → Thiruvananthapuram | Mon | — | — | 2 | — | — | 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 Mhow 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 Mhow MCO quota trains go
Mhow MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 6 trains from Indore. These trains connect Mhow to H Nizamuddin, Jammu Tawi, Howrah, Bilaspur, Mumbai Central and Thiruvananthapuram. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Mhow can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.
Reserved classes & berths at Mhow MCO
The Mhow DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 47 indicative berths in total across the 6 listed trains. Of these, 4 run daily and 2 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Mhow. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Mhow MCO.
How to book the Mhow MCO quota
- Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Mhow 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.
Mhow MCO Quota — FAQs
Other MCOs
✓ Indicative DDQ list · Confirm quota and MCO contact at your originating station before travel.