The Long Island Rail Road president Rob Free is expected to retire in November.

In a press release, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced Free will retire on Nov. 20, 2026.

“Under Rob Free, the Long Island Rail Road has delivered better service, for more riders than ever,” said Lieber. “He has positioned this agency to continue delivering fast, frequent, and reliable service for years to come. His extraordinary record of service is a model to everyone who wears the LIRR uniform.”

Free has been with LIRR for 34 years, starting out as station cleaner and served as the LIRR president since 2023.

The MTA says that it will conduct a nationwide search to find a successor.