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Rob Free Appointed President of Long Island Rail Road

PRIVATEApr 12, 2024about 2 years ago

Position

President

Company

Long Island Rail Road

Rob Free
Long IslandTransportationTravel

Description

Rob Free has been appointed as the president of the Long Island Rail Road after serving as the acting president for the last six months. This permanent appointment comes after his remarkable journey from starting as a station cleaner to leading North America’s busiest commuter railroad.

Company Information

Company

Long Island Rail Road

Location

Long Island, New York, United States

About

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is a commuter rail system serving the length of Long Island, New York. It is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, with an average weekday ridership of more than 350,000 people.

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