Defence Department Quota · Nagpur MCO

    Nagpur MCO Quota Trains

    Trains on which Nagpur 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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    DDQ trains held by Nagpur MCO

    10 trains · berths indicative
    Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Nagpur MCO.
    TrainFrom → ToRunsAC1AC2AC3ECCCSLFC2S
    11040Maharashtra ExpressNagpurPuneDaily24
    12106Vidarbha ExpressNagpurMumbai CSTDaily24
    12140Sewagram ExpressNagpurMumbai CSTDaily24
    12159Amravati ExpressNagpurJabalpurDaily2
    12405Gondwana ExpressNagpurH NizamuddinTue, Sun222
    12626Kerala ExpressNagpurTrivandrum CentralDaily4
    12723Andhra Pradesh ExpressNagpurNew DelhiDaily110
    12810Mumbai Howrah ExpressNagpurMumbai CSTDaily2
    12859Gitanjali ExpressNagpurHowrahDaily2
    18030Shalimar LTT ExpressNagpurLokmanya Tilak (T)Daily2

    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 Nagpur 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 Nagpur MCO quota trains go

    Nagpur MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 10 trains from Nagpur. These trains connect Nagpur to Pune, Mumbai CST, Jabalpur, H Nizamuddin, Trivandrum Central, New Delhi, Howrah and Lokmanya Tilak (T). Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Nagpur can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

    Reserved classes & berths at Nagpur MCO

    The Nagpur DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 47 indicative berths in total across the 10 listed trains. Of these, 9 run daily and 1 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Nagpur. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Nagpur MCO.

    How to book the Nagpur MCO quota

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

    Nagpur MCO Quota — FAQs

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