RAIL passengers can now ease travel-hassle by surfing the net to buy tickets.

A new internet service has been launched by Chiltern Railways which will allow passengers to order tickets at the touch of a button.

Passengers can access the service on www.chilternrailways.co.uk and click the fares online ticket sales icon to select a ticket which will then be sent by first-class post.

Adrian Shooter, managing director of Chiltern Railways, said: "We are continually striving to make train travel as hassle free and convenient as possible for our passengers and meet the growing demand for services."

The Chiltern Railways website already provides a range of up-to-date information.