The Underground Railroad Routes - Wikimedia Commons
Escaping through the Underground Railroad was very dangerous. If anyone was caught traveling through these railroads, regardless of their race, they would face terrible punishments. People would not tell anyone they were using the underground railroads or helping with them because of the dangers. If you got caught working or using the underground railroad you would risk being exposed, harassed, or harsh punishment. People did not get paid a lot. This was kept secret and people were risking a lot by using the Underground Railroad.