'Cyclists following historic route of the Underground Railroad (The South Alabamian) Two of a group of cyclists taking a journey from Mobile to Ontario, Canada stopped for a rest at the White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson, Tuesday. Along with the group of 18 riders, the trek Norman Peterson and Cheryl Hummon are traveling marks the official opening of the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route.
'Body found near railroad tracks in Carroll Co. (Baltimore Sun) Maryland Midland Railway worker found dead man in New Windsor A Maryland Midland Railway worker discovered the body of an adult male along the railroad tracks in New Windsor about 8 a.m., the Carroll County Sheriff's Office reported today.
'Powers overall winner in Ashland Railroad 10K (Hanover Herald-Progress) They came. They saw and then they ran, ran and ran at the Hanover Arts 29th Annual Ashland Railroad Run Saturday. On a day that started with cool, threatening skies and ended with a downpour, Jeff Powers of Richmond and Anna Catanese from Mechanicsville were the class of the field.
'Sector Glance: Railroad Stocks Rise (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Shares of railroad companies rose Thursday after Union Pacific Corp. reported a 24 percent jump in first quarter earnings, with strength in shipping chemical and agricultural products.