In this blog post, I am providing the latest MCO Prayagraj contact number (Allahabad) and available trains from Prayagraj station to provide a defence quota for defence personnel.
Contact Information
MCO Prayagraj (Allahabad) – Mil-460013-6900, 0532-2618176, 0532-2222640
Available Trains with Defence Quota
The defence quota is typically available on major trains departing from Prayagraj. The exact number of seats under defence quota varies by train and class of travel.
MCO Prayagraj Defence Quota train list:
| MCO Prayagraj/ Allahabad | |||||||||||
| Ser | Train No | Train Name | From | To | Class | Days of Op | |||||
| 1 AC | 2 AC | 3 AC | SL | 3E | EC/CC | ||||||
| 1 | 12403/ 204031 | Pryj-BKN Exp | Prayagraj | JP | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 2 | 11034 | Darbhanga Exp | Prayagraj | Pune | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Sat |
| 3 | 12275 | Humsafar Exp | Prayagraj | New Delhi | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Sun Tue Thu & Fri |
| 4 | 12294 | Duranto Exp | Prayagraj | LTT | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tue & Sat |
| 5 | 12312 | Netaji Exp | Prayagraj | Howrah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 6 | 12417 | Prayagraj Exp | Prayagraj | New Delhi | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 7 | 12506 | NE Exp | Prayagraj | Guwahati | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 8 | 12670 | Ganga Kaveri Exp | Prayagraj | Chennai | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | Tue & Thu |
| 9 | 14163 | Sangam Exp | Prayagraj | MTC | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 10 | 15657 | BP Mail | Prayagraj | Dibrugarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 11 | 22132 | Gyanganga Exp | Prayagraj | Pune | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Wed |
| 12 | 22178 | Mahanagari Exp | Prayagraj | CSMT | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Daily |
| 13 | 22431 | Pryj-UHP Exp | Prayagraj | UHP | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Tue & Sat |
| 14 | 22435 | Vande Bharat Exp | Prayagraj | New Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | wef 17 May 2024 |
| 15 | 22437 | Humsafar Exp | Prayagraj | Anand Vihar | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mon Wed & Sat |
| 16 | 22968 | Pryj Ahmedabad Exp | Prayagraj | Ahmedabad | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fri |
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 Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj region.
