The busiest commuter train system in the U.S. could be headed for an imminent shutdown

A Long Island Rail Road strike could begin on Saturday, May 16. North Americas largest commuter rail system is facing a potential shutdown as a deadline nears to reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike.The Long Island Rail Road that serves New York Citys eastern suburbs has been negotiating for months on a new contract with labor officials representing locomotive engineers, machinists, signalmen and other train workers.A strike was temporarily averted in September when President Do...