NO wonder Glasgow doesn't have an efficient Subway when so many of its staff are constantly off sick.

Any commercial company which tolerated such absence rates would go bankrupt.

A culture has obviously grown up which transport bosses have failed to tackle over many years.

The excuse by SPT chief executive Ron Culley that it's a stressful job has no credibility.

Passengers trying to get to work or home late at night or on Sunday evenings will not be persuaded it's any tougher than their own job.

A powerful antidote is needed for whatever dreadful disease lurks in the Subway tunnels that causes so much illness.

Mr Culley says he's dealing with the problem - he must know the cure is in better management. Keep up pace to increase success

THE pace of jobs' creation in Glasgow is impressive and council and business leaders deserve credit for it.

Bringing more jobs to the city than anywhere outside London is a notable achievement.

But many challenges lie ahead including a need to deal with skills shortages and getting people off benefits and into work.

The long-term futures of many workers, such as those in call centres, must also be protected.

It may be tempting for some people to think these figures show Glasgow has turned the corner but in a competitive global economy there's no room for complacency.

No one can rest on their laurels if Glasgow's success is to continue.