Make sure you know what train number you are waiting for, the time it is scheduled to arrive, and which direction you want to travel. Pay attention to the signage at the station – at larger stations like Los Angeles, electronic signage indicates what track number a train will be on, so you can follow the signs to that specific location. Smaller stations generally have signage indicating one platform for southbound trains and one platform for northbound trains. If you are at a station with an Amtrak ticket window, you can ask the station agent for help. Other riders at the station who ride the train often are generally more than happy to point you in the right direction.