RAIL strike action WILL take place during COP26 after crunch talks broke down between train chiefs and union bosses today.
Workers have confirmed they will down tools during the climate summit next month after ScotRail supremos missed "a golden opportunity".
However, RMT bosses say there is still time to avoid transport chaos as they extended the olive branch to the rail provider.
The move comes amid promised industrial action from Glasgow's binmen and the closure of several major roads from tomorrow.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "There was a golden opportunity for Scotrail to make serious progress in talks today but instead they offered nothing of any consequence and as a result our action throughout COP26 goes ahead as planned.
"There can be no climate justice without pay justice and it's about time Scotrail, the SNP and Transport Scotland woke up to that fact. The same message applies to our Scottish Caledonian Sleeper members.
"There is still time to avoid the chaos of a transport shutdown during COP26 if the key players get back with some serious proposals. We remain available for talks but the ball is firmly in their court."
World leaders and thousands of delegates are due to be in the city for a fortnight from October 31.
The Glasgow Times has contacted ScotRail for comment.
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