In this blog post, I am providing the latest MCO Kochi contact number and available trains from Kochi station to provide a defence quota for defence personnel.
Contact Information
MCO Kochi (Eranakulam) – 0484-2872678/ 0484-2668129, Mob- 8281600913, Email ID – mcokochi-ker@nic.in
Available Trains with Defence Quota
The defence quota is typically available on major trains departing from Kochi. The exact number of seats under defence quota varies by train and class of travel.
MCO Kochi Defence Quota train list:
| MCO Kochi | |||||||||||
| Ser | Train No | Train Name | From | To | Class | Days of Op | |||||
| 1 AC | 2 AC | 3 AC | SL | 3E | EC/CC | ||||||
| 1 | 12217 | Sampark Kranti | Kochuveli | Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mon,Sat |
| 2 | 12483 | KCVL ASR SF Exp | Kochuveli | Amritsar | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wed |
| 3 | 12507 | Aronai Exp | Trivandram | Silchar | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Tue |
| 4 | 12512 | Rapti Sagar Exp | Trivandrum | New Delhi | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Tue,Wed & Sun |
| 5 | 12522 | Barauni Exp | Ernakulam Jn | Barauni | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fri |
| 6 | 12617 | Mangala Exp | Ernakulam Jn | H Nizamuddin | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 7 | 12624 | Chennai Mail | Trivandrum | Chennai Central | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 8 | 12625 | Kerala Exp | Trivandram | New Delhi | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 9 | 12641 | Tirukkural Exp | Kanyakumari | H Nizamuddin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Wed, Fri |
| 10 | 12645 | Nizamuddin Exp | Ernakulam Jn | HNZM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Sat |
| 11 | 12659 | Gurudev SF Exp | Nagercoil | Shalimar | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Sun |
| 12 | 12683 | ERS Band Exp | Ernakulam Jn | Banaswadi | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Mon,Wed |
| 13 | 12683 | Duronto Exp | Ernakulam Jn | H Nizamuddin | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tue |
| 14 | 12696 | TVC MAS SF | Trivandrum | Chennai Central | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 15 | 12977 | Marusagar Exp | Ernakulam Jn | Ajmer Jn | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Sun |
| 16 | 13316 | KCVL MYS Exp | Kochuveli | Mysuru Jn | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 17 | 13352 | ALLP DHN Spl | Alappuzha | Dhanbad | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 18 | 16317 | Himsagar Exp | Kanyakumari | SVDK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fri |
| 19 | 16334 | Veraval Exp | Trivandrum | Veraval | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Mon |
| 20 | 16338 | Okha Exp | Ernakulam Jn | Okha | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Wed, Fri |
| 21 | 16346 | Netravati Exp | Trivandram | LTT | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 22 | 16346 | Netravati Exp | Madgaon | LTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 23 | 16382 | Cape Pune Exp | Kanyakumari | Pune | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 24 | 16525 | Island Exp | Kanyakumari | Bengaluru City | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 25 | 17229 | Sabari Exp | Trivandrum | Secunderabad | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 26 | 18508 | QLN VSKP Exp | Kollam Jn | Visakhapatnam | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fri |
| 27 | 22640 | Aleppey Exp | Alleppey | Chennai Central | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 28 | 22643 | Patna Exp | Ernakulam Jn | Patna Jn | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Mon, Tue |
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 Kochi 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 Kochi 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 Kochi region.
