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    Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO Quota Trains

    Trains on which Sealdah (Kolkata) 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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    Contact Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO

    Indicative contact number: 033-2350 6412. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

    DDQ trains held by Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO

    8 trains · berths indicative
    Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO.
    TrainFrom → ToRunsAC1AC2AC3ECCCSLFC2S
    12313Sealdah Rajdhani ExpressSealdahNew DelhiDaily2
    12315Ananya ExpressSealdahUdaipur CityThu4
    12343Darjeeling MailSealdahNew JalpaiguriDaily326
    13111Lalquila ExpressKolkata (Chitpur)KanpurDaily4
    13141Teesta Torsha ExpressSealdahNew AlipurduarDaily2
    13147Uttar Banga ExpressSealdahNew Cooch BeharDaily2
    13151Kolkata Jammu Tawi ExpressKolkata (Chitpur)LucknowDaily36
    15657Kanchanjunga ExpressSealdahGuwahatiDaily14

    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 Sealdah (Kolkata) 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 Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO quota trains go

    Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 8 trains originating from Sealdah and Kolkata (Chitpur). These trains connect Sealdah (Kolkata) to New Delhi, Udaipur City, New Jalpaiguri, Kanpur, New Alipurduar, New Cooch Behar, Lucknow and Guwahati. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Sealdah (Kolkata) can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

    Reserved classes & berths at Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO

    The Sealdah (Kolkata) DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 39 indicative berths in total across the 8 listed trains. Of these, 7 run daily and 1 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Sealdah (Kolkata). Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO.

    How to book the Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO quota

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

    Sealdah (Kolkata) MCO Quota — FAQs

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