diff --git a/src/train_cmd.cpp b/src/train_cmd.cpp
index 5d02764b55..71fec8cfbe 100644
--- a/src/train_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/train_cmd.cpp
@@ -349,8 +349,8 @@ int Train::GetCurveSpeedLimit() const
 	}
 
 	if (max_speed != absolute_max_speed) {
-		/* Apply the engine's rail type curve speed advantage, if it slowed by curves */
-		const RailtypeInfo *rti = GetRailTypeInfo(this->railtype);
+		/* Apply the current railtype's curve speed advantage */
+		const RailtypeInfo *rti = GetRailTypeInfo(GetRailType(this->tile));
 		max_speed += (max_speed / 2) * rti->curve_speed;
 
 		if (this->tcache.cached_tilt) {