Midnapore station code - MDN

Midnapore railway station code - MDN

Tickets to Midnapore are booked against railway station code MDN. IRCTC accepts either the station name or this short code during train search.

Passengers travelling via Midnapore should use MDN on IRCTC so the correct station is selected. This code also works for live train status, PNR checks, and enquiry SMS.

How to book a train ticket for Midnapore

1. Open the IRCTC website or app and start a train search.
2. Type MDN in the From or To box instead of guessing the full station name.
3. Choose your travel date. General quota opens 60 days in advance at 8:00 AM IST (journey date not counted).
4. Use the IRCTC 60 days calculator first so you know the exact morning to book.
5. If general tickets are gone, try Tatkal one day before the journey — AC at 10:00 AM and Sleeper/2S at 11:00 AM.

Train ticket booking from Midnapore

Indian Railways tickets can be booked online on IRCTC or at a railway reservation counter. For Midnapore (MDN), online booking is usually the fastest way to get a confirmed berth, especially on busy routes and holiday weekends.

Booking tips for Midnapore (MDN)

• Complete IRCTC profile and Aadhaar authentication before opening day.
• Keep From/To saved as MDN so search is instant at 8:00 AM.
• If you miss general booking, check the Tatkal calculator for the next window.
• After booking, verify the ticket on the PNR status page.

Need the opening date for your journey from Midnapore? Use the free 60 days advance booking date calculator on RailBookingDate.