Allahabad (Prayagraj) MCO Quota Trains
Trains on which Allahabad (Prayagraj) 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 Allahabad (Prayagraj) MCO
Indicative contact number: 0532-2618 176. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.
DDQ trains held by Allahabad (Prayagraj) MCO
9 trains · berths indicative| Train | From → To | Runs | AC1 | AC2 | AC3 | EC | CC | SL | FC | 2S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11094Mahanagari Express | Allahabad → Mumbai CST | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| 12312Kalka Howrah Mail | Allahabad → Howrah | Daily | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 12417Prayagraj Express | Allahabad → New Delhi | Daily | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
| 12506North East Express | Allahabad → Guwahati | Daily | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15 | — | — |
| 12670Ganga Kaveri Express | Allahabad → Chennai Central | Mon, Wed | — | — | 2 | — | — | 23 | — | — |
| 13008Toofan Express | Allahabad → Howrah | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 14113Link Express | Allahabad → Dehradun | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — |
| 14163Sangam Express | Allahabad → Meerut Cantt | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 14217Unchahar Express | Allahabad → Chandigarh | 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 Allahabad (Prayagraj) 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 Allahabad (Prayagraj) MCO quota trains go
Allahabad (Prayagraj) MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 9 trains from Allahabad. These trains connect Allahabad (Prayagraj) to Mumbai CST, Howrah, New Delhi, Guwahati, Chennai Central, Dehradun, Meerut Cantt and Chandigarh. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Allahabad (Prayagraj) can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.
Reserved classes & berths at Allahabad (Prayagraj) MCO
The Allahabad (Prayagraj) DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 79 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 Allahabad (Prayagraj). Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Allahabad (Prayagraj) MCO.
How to book the Allahabad (Prayagraj) MCO quota
- Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Allahabad (Prayagraj) 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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