few clicks of the mouse online - or pressing some buttons on the mobile phone - is all that is needed to buy most things today. That goes for rail tickets too. And for those who feel using credit cards is risky, there�s a good option. Travellers on Indian Railways can now use Itz cash cards and book their tickets on www.irctc.co.in and save themselves some legwork and anxiety.

Itz is a multipurpose cash card promoted by Intrex (an Essel Group company), which has tied up with IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, the marketing arm of the Railways, handling catering and hospitality-related functions). It allows the convenience of transacting online without the perceived risks associated with credit or debit cards.... more