Last minute offers and counter offers have been made in the ScotRail train dispute as the deadline, set by rail bosses, passed last night.

The RMT union is planning to strike between November 1 and November 12 in the pay dispute.

The RMT had reportedly written, before the deadline, to Scotrail earlier today seeking a one year 2.5% pay increase backdated to April 1.

It is understood a new offer has been made by ScotRail to avoid the strike, due to take place during the COP 26 climate change conference in Glasgow.

The offer is to expected to be put to the union’s National Executive tomorrow.

Around 2000 RMT members, mainly ticket examiners and conductors but some drivers plan to walk out leaving Scotland’s rail services crippled over the two weeks.

ScotRail imposed the deadline stating it had to put contingency plans in place for strike action, to enable some services to run.

It would prioritise services between Glasgow and Edinburgh and key routes in Glasgow that serve stations close to the SEC where the COP 26 conference is being held.

The RMT ask includes a one-off payment of £300 for staff working during the COP 26.

The RMT wants to renegotiate again for a new deal in April 2022 and not take up teh 2.2% second year offer from ScotRail.

Mick Lynch of the RMT, said: “We are making this offer in good faith with the sole intention of breaking the current deadlock and allowing us to make progress as the clock ticks down to Cop26.

“We await a positive response from the company.”

A letter from the RMT stated: “The following is RMT’s final position, which I understand is different from what you required, but nevertheless is my union’s final position on pay and hope you can give this proposal due consideration.”

Three other unions Unite, Aslef and TSSA accepted a 4.7% increase over two years which also includes a £300 bonus for working during the summit.

The RMT position was for a one-year deal of 4.9% but not linked to and ‘efficiency savings’.