diff --git a/src/disaster_cmd.cpp b/src/disaster_cmd.cpp
index 12224eb137..c5bca0aedc 100644
--- a/src/disaster_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/disaster_cmd.cpp
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ static void DisasterClearSquare(TileIndex tile)
 
 	switch (GetTileType(tile)) {
 		case MP_RAILWAY:
-			if (Company::IsHumanID(GetTileOwner(tile))) {
+			if (Company::IsHumanID(GetTileOwner(tile)) && !IsRailDepot(tile)) {
 				Backup<CompanyByte> cur_company(_current_company, OWNER_WATER, FILE_LINE);
 				DoCommand(tile, 0, 0, DC_EXEC, CMD_LANDSCAPE_CLEAR);
 				cur_company.Restore();