Standing at a Train Station in Italy

At a large train station in Italy there is a big board with flip numbers (yes, most of the signs are still manual). Check this sign prior to going to the train track. This board will give you up-to-date track information and will tell you if the train is late and if the track assignment has changed. When you get to the track you will see overhead signs which will have the main destinations for the train, so you will know if you are in the right place. Before you board the train you need to stamp your ticket in one of the little yellow boxes that are everywhere in a train station in Italy. If you do not do this you may have to pay an additional fee once you are on the train.