diff --git a/mods/carts/functions.lua b/mods/carts/functions.lua
index beda5849..285645cb 100644
--- a/mods/carts/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/carts/functions.lua
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ function carts:register_rail(name, def, railparams)
 		drawtype = "raillike",
 		paramtype = "light",
 		sunlight_propagates = true,
-		is_ground_content = true,
+		is_ground_content = false,
 		walkable = false,
 		selection_box = {
 			type = "fixed",