diff --git a/src/train_cmd.cpp b/src/train_cmd.cpp
index 5a4c854fed..2e9f39bc3e 100644
--- a/src/train_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/train_cmd.cpp
@@ -3240,8 +3240,9 @@ static bool TrainCheckIfLineEnds(Vehicle *v)
 			return false;
 		}
 		if ((ts &= (ts >> 16)) == 0) {
-			/* make a rail/road crossing red */
-			if (IsLevelCrossingTile(tile)) {
+			/* make a rail/road crossing red
+			 * do not make crossing red behind depot the train is entering */
+			if (IsLevelCrossingTile(tile) && (GetRailTileType(v->tile) != RAIL_TILE_DEPOT || GetRailDepotDirection(v->tile) == dir)) {
 				if (!IsCrossingBarred(tile)) {
 					BarCrossing(tile);
 					SndPlayVehicleFx(SND_0E_LEVEL_CROSSING, v);