In this blog post, I am providing the latest MCO Kanpur contact number and available trains from Kanpur station to provide a defence quota for defence personnel.
Contact Information
MCO Kanpur – Mil-460306-6902, 9451763421
Available Trains with Defence Quota
The defence quota is typically available on major trains departing from Kanpur. The exact number of seats under defence quota varies by train and class of travel.
MCO Kanpur Defence Quota train list:
| MCO Kanpur | |||||||||||
| Ser | Train No | Train Name | From | To | Class | Days of Op | |||||
| 1 AC | 2 AC | 3 AC | SL | 3E | EC/CC | ||||||
| 1 | 12033 | Shatabdi Exp | Kanpur | New Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Execpt Sun |
| 2 | 12312 | Netaji Exp | Kanpur | Howrah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 3 | 12451 | Shram Shakti Exp | Kanpur | New Delhi | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 4 | 12506 | NE Exp | Kanpur | Guwahati | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 5 | 12533 | Pushpak Exp | Kanpur | MCST | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 6 | 12876 | Neelanchap Exp | Kanpur | Puri | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | wef 17 May 24 |
| 7 | 14723 | Kalindi Exp | Kanpur | Bhiwani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 8 | 15657 | BP Mail | Kanpur | Dibrugarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 9 | 22435 | Vande Bharat | Kanpur | New Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | wef 17 May 24 |
| 10 | 22537 | Kushinagar Exp | Kanpur | LTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
Reservation/ Office timing (Booking of DDQ)
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri – 0900 hrs to1630 hrs (Lunch Time – 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs)
Wed & Sat – 0900 hrs to 1245 hrs
(Closed on Sundays and National Holidays)
Facilities Offered
The MCO Kanpur provides several essential services for defence personnel:
- Defence Quota (DDQ) ticket bookings
- waiting rooms for service personnel
- Assistance with railway travel documentation
Documents Required for Defence Quota Booking
To book tickets under the defence quota, you must carry:
- Valid Service ID card/Dependent card
- Train ticket photocopy
- Completed MCO Quota application form
- Letter of authority (for duty travel)
MCO Quota Booking Process
- Fill out the MCO quota application form
- Submit the required documents to the MCO office
- Verify seat availability in desired train
- Complete the booking process
- Collect your confirmed ticket
Important Guidelines
- Bookings can be made both in person and via email
- Quota availability varies by train and route
- Cancellations must be informed promptly
- Priority is given to personnel traveling on duty
Conclusion
The MCO Kanpur serves as a crucial facility for defence personnel and their families, providing streamlined access to railway travel through the defence quota system. By keeping all required documents ready and following the proper booking procedures, service members can efficiently secure their train reservations. The office’s strategic location and comprehensive services make it an invaluable resource for the defence community in the Kanpur region.

Can I get reservation on 12424 dbrt rajdhani on 25 apr 26
Mco kanpur
Sir mera tran 18 april 2026 nort East hain joki kanpur se njp tak ka hain is train main RLWT 19 dikha raha hain is train main mco kota mil sakta hai agar cota hain to is ke liye kay karna padega bata na dhanyabad
Contact kar lijiye Kanpur MCO office (9451763421) me. MCO Quota booking 1 month tak book kar sakte hain. Aapki train 18 April ko hai to MCO Quota booking 18 March se start ho jayegi.
MCO Kanpur
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope you are doing well.
I I would like to inform you that my train ticket for travel on [07 feb 2026] is currently on the waiting list. I kindly request you to please confirm the status of the ticket or advise on the further procedure to be followed in this regard.
If any additional information or documents are required from my side, please let me know. I shall be grateful for your support and guidance.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely
[Amarendra Singh]
[Avr Me]
[Indian Navy]
Train No- 22824
PNR:2945510127
Sir, MCO Quota is not available in this train. Sorry for inconvenience.