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« Reply #30 on: July 14, 2012, 12:58:37 »
I doubt whether those soldiers who were expecting to be on leave at home or going on a now cancelled holiday would regard free accommodation and subsistence as a benefit, nor should they. 
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« Reply #31 on: July 14, 2012, 19:35:08 »
Quote from: Super Guard on July 14, 2012, 11:49:04

Be interested to see if London crews will manage to work their Sundays now which generally go uncovered... Roll Eyes


Is that why I see quite a few FGW▸ (First Great Western) staff travelling eastbound at weekends "on the cushions". Have they been drafted in to cover?
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« Reply #32 on: July 14, 2012, 20:12:27 »
That'all depend where they are staying, those in Barracks will pay the normal rate, mess fees and PAYD.

Not sure what others will do, PAYD will probably be reduced.
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« Reply #33 on: July 15, 2012, 10:52:27 »
Quote from: bobm on July 14, 2012, 19:35:08
Quote from: Super Guard on July 14, 2012, 11:49:04

Be interested to see if London crews will manage to work their Sundays now which generally go uncovered... Roll Eyes


Is that why I see quite a few FGW▸ (First Great Western) staff travelling eastbound at weekends "on the cushions". Have they been drafted in to cover?

I don't know, but I can imagine many further West will be expecting the extra Sunday premium if it is to cover a Paddington depot diagram.
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