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section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:45 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:45 EST
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# LIRR president Rob Free steps down Nov. 20

Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free will step down Nov. 20, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced Monday.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/new-york/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Rob Free](/new-york/wiki/rob-free.md), [Janno Lieber](/new-york/wiki/janno-lieber.md), [Long Island Rail Road](/new-york/wiki/long-island-rail-road.md), [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](/new-york/wiki/metropolitan-transportation-authority.md)

## Coverage

- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/news/lirr-president-rob-free-retiring/), 2026-11-09 16:45 EST: Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free to step down after 34 years of service: MTA chair

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