The LIRR is the same way. As an occasional user every time I've gone the track number gets posted a few minutes before it departs and it's usually between track

The LIRR is the same way. As an occasional user every time I've gone the track number gets posted a few minutes before it departs and it's usually between tracks 16-21. Even if it's during the late evening (off-peak at 8:30pm'ish) you often have to make a mad dash or you won't get a seat. I can't imagine how bad it must be during prime time peak hours.