PASSENGER numbers at Glasgow's Central Station have doubled during Glasgow 2014.

Traveller numbers soared from 100,000 on a normal day to more than 250,000 a day since the Commonwealth Games started.

Last night the main transport hub was full to capacity with spectators and commuters.

There were some delays and queues at afternoon rush-hour but, in general, the station coped with the extra numbers.

And the city's transport system will really be put to the test from tomorrow when tens of thousands of spectators pack venues and the streets to watch some of the world's top athletes in action.

So far the roads have remained open while the buses and the trains have all played pivotal roles in helping avoid a nightmare scenario of a gridlocked Glasgow.

And volunteers, workers and visitors have all been praised for playing their part with Games organisers urging them all to keep doing what they have been doing even before the curtain went up.

Michael Renshaw, Glasgow 2014 Director of Transport and Logistics, told the Evening Times: "Transport has generally moved smoothly around most venues over the opening days of the Games as people have clearly been heeding the very important messages about planning their journeys and using public transport or walking and cycling where possible.

"Transport workers, volunteers and Clyde-Siders have been doing a fantastic job of helping keep the city and Games areas moving and helping create a very special atmosphere.

"We're now preparing to head into what are expected to be the busiest days of the Games and I would urge spectators and the residents, businesses and other visitors to Glasgow to continue to bear in mind the additional pressures on the transport networks during this exciting time.

"Leave extra time for your journey and consider using public transport or walking if you can. Remember public transport in the Games zones is free for ticket holders to and from your event. If you have tickets for an event and haven't already booked Park and Ride, check the Games website to see if this is an option.

"Travel information can be found on the Glasgow 2014 website and by following @GamesTravel2014."

There had been real fears of blocked roads jam packed with vehicles after more than a million tickets were snapped up by spectators.

Thousands have flown, bused or caught a train to Scotland's biggest city. Thousands more are known to have driven to Glasgow and many are visiting for the first time.

But pleas from the organisers to plan ahead and use public transport where ever possible appears to have been heeded and there are high hopes that will continue for the rest of next week.

Tomorrow will be the busiest day yet for Games revellers. The programme of sports is varied. It's the start of the rugby 7s at Ibrox Stadium while the SECC will host the boxing with weighlifting in the Clyde Auditorium.

There will be athletics at Hampden Park and badminton at the Emirates Arena, top cyclists at the velodrome and hockey on Glasgow Green.

The programme of sports includes netball and lawn bowls, hockey and squash. Many parts of the city will be busy while the city centre will be buzzing.

And thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets for the marathon.

gordon.thomson @eveningtimes.co.uk