Indian Railways announces "book train ticket online, pay on delivery" system

For the first time, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering the cash-on-delivery option for railway tickets bought online.

The service is aimed at targeting customers who are reluctant to use their bank credit card or those who don't have net-banking enabled bank account or cards.

"A customer has to book the ticket online and can make payments at the time of delivery of tickets," said an official.