Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO Quota Trains
Trains on which Visakhapatnam (Vizag) 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 Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO
Indicative contact number: 0891-2750 273. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.
DDQ trains held by Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO
9 trains · berths indicative| Train | From → To | Runs | AC1 | AC2 | AC3 | EC | CC | SL | FC | 2S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11020Konark Express | Visakhapatnam → Mumbai CST | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| 12803Swarnajayanti Express | Visakhapatnam → H Nizamuddin | Mon, Fri | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | — | — |
| 12842Coromandel Express | Visakhapatnam → Howrah | Daily | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12839Howrah Chennai Mail | Visakhapatnam → Chennai Central | Daily | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12840Chennai Howrah Mail | Visakhapatnam → Howrah | Daily | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| 12727Godavari Express | Visakhapatnam → Hyderabad | Daily | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — |
| 18646East Coast Express | Visakhapatnam → Howrah | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
| 12861Dakshin Link Express | Visakhapatnam → H Nizamuddin | Daily | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| 18463Prashanti Express | Visakhapatnam → Bangalore | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 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 Visakhapatnam (Vizag) 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 Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO quota trains go
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 9 trains from Visakhapatnam. These trains connect Visakhapatnam (Vizag) to Mumbai CST, H Nizamuddin, Howrah, Chennai Central, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Visakhapatnam (Vizag) can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.
Reserved classes & berths at Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO
The Visakhapatnam (Vizag) DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 47 indicative berths in total across the 9 listed trains. Of these, 8 run daily and 1 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO.
How to book the Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO quota
- Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Visakhapatnam (Vizag) 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.
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO Quota — FAQs
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