Bloomberg Talks MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber Talks NYC's Storm Response
Jan 26, 2026
Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the MTA who oversees New York City’s subways, buses and commuter rails. He discusses the agency’s storm response and how 15,000 workers kept service running. He covers current subway and bus status, commuter rail scheduling tips, icing and de-icing tactics, and financial caution around proposals like free bus service.
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Forecasting Enabled Massive Preparation
- Advanced forecasting enabled heavy pre-storm preparation across the MTA network.
- Janno Lieber credits 15,000 workers for keeping service running through the storm with only delays.
Full Network Stayed Running With Delays
- All subway and bus lines remained in service but experienced delays.
- Metro-North ran 550 trains and Long Island Rail Road ran 750 trains on robust weekend-style schedules.
Check Official MTA Schedules Before You Travel
- Check MTA tools for exact commuter schedules rather than assuming normal weekday service.
- Use the MTA TrainTime app or mta.info for specific train times and updates.