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.
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| Train | From → To | Runs | AC1 | AC2 | AC3 | EC | CC | SL | FC | 2S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12554Vaishali Express | New Delhi → Barauni | Daily | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
| 12506North East Express | Anand Vihar (T) → Guwahati | Daily | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| 14164Sangam Express | Meerut Cantt → Allahabad | Daily | — | — | 4 | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| 14512Nauchandi Express | Meerut Cantt → Lucknow | Daily | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| 14645Shalimar Express | Meerut Cantt → Jammu Tawi | Daily | — | — | 3 | — | — | 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 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
- Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Meerut 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.
Meerut MCO Quota — FAQs
Other MCOs
✓ Indicative DDQ list · Confirm quota and MCO contact at your originating station before travel.