Railway Quota Defense Quota Ladies quota Every trains having reservation of seats/berth display position of seat availability under general quota. A passenger who have filled reservation form or inquire about the status of seat availability will be provided general quota seat availability only unless they will ask for any special quota like emergency quota, ladies quota or other quotas. Railways reservation Ladies quota (LN) is a humanitarian effort adopted by Indian railways. In almost all the trains a special coach is attached for the lady passengers to ensure their safe and hassle free traveling. Railways reservation Defense Quota can only be availed by the defense officials. The defense staff can book the tickets in any particular train in defense quota with the use of their ID cards.