diff --git a/train_cmd.c b/train_cmd.c
index 2f59fb3140..57dff8b872 100644
--- a/train_cmd.c
+++ b/train_cmd.c
@@ -1609,7 +1609,7 @@ static void ReverseTrainDirection(Vehicle *v)
 		}
 
 		if (flags & DC_EXEC) {
-			v->u.rail.flags ^= 1 << VRF_REVERSE_DIRECTION;
+			TOGGLEBIT(v->u.rail.flags, VRF_REVERSE_DIRECTION);
 		}
 	} else {
 		//turn the whole train around