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id: f79300e4f4
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:49 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:45 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# LIRR president Rob Free to retire on Nov. 20

LIRR President Rob Free will retire Nov. 20 after 34 years with the railroad, 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)

## Coverage

- [MTA News](https://www.mta.info/press-release/long-island-rail-road-president-rob-free-retire-after-34-years-of-service) (city agency), 2026-11-09 14:49 EST: Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free to Retire After 34 Years of Service
- [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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