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There is a campaign to shift from incandescent bulbs to energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). It is pointed out that the latter consumes just one fourth of the energy used by the former. Besides, unlike ordinary bulbs the CFLs help in reduction of greenhouse gas emission significantly. Thus, the CFLs deserve larger patronage than what they get now. But, a bulb costs Rs.10 whereas the minimum cost of a CFL is 10 times more i.e., Rs.100. The Government should come forward to heavily subside the CFLS. To begin with, CFLs may be distributed free to those whose financial resources are slender. G.K.S. Kandasubramanian, Sivaganga. It is metre gaugeUnder the news item ‘Pre-feasibility studies for high-speed trains’ (The Hindu, October 1), it is stated that “… Mettupalayam- Udagamandalam line (narrow gauge) of the Nilgiris Mountain Railway.” I wish to point out that this line is “metre gauge,” as can be seen at Page No.169 of the current railway time table. While in service, I have measured the distance between the two rails and found it to be of metre gauge width. K.S. Sathyamoorthy, Madurai Bonus declarationIt is festival time now. As usual, the Centre, particularly the Railways and Postal Department, draws a false picture in the mind of public about bonus. The bonus declaration must be expressed in terms of amount and not in terms of days. The ceiling has been fixed at Rs. 2,500 (railways), restricting the bonus to Rs.5, 700 approximately. While it is the prerogative of the Government to fix the bonus amount, what is avoidable is the falsehood surrounding the bonus — that employees get more than two-month salary. This leads to rise in market prices of essential commodities during the festival season. The authorities must stop issuing misleading statements. C.D. Tony, Madurai Illegible printI reserved a train ticket to go to Chennai recently. Since the letters and numbers printed on the ticket were very small, it became difficult to identify the coach number and seat. However, with a ‘group effort,’ it was made out that the coach Number was S-3. As for the seat number, I decided to refer to the reservation chart on the coach. On the day of travel, when I looked at the chart, I was shocked to find my name missing. Subsequently, it occurred to me that the coach number might perhaps be S-8. Thankfully, I did find my name on S-8 coach chart. Had there been a more legible font and bigger point size used in the ticket, this needless confusion and anxiety would not have arisen. Hope the railways look into this ‘passenger-friendly’ matter. V. Krishnamoorthy, Madurai
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