diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/train.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/train.dm
index 228deaff652..400dea59f49 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/train.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/train.dm
@@ -62,7 +62,8 @@
 // Vehicle procs
 //-------------------------------------------
 /obj/vehicle/train/explode()
-	tow.unattach()
+	if (tow)
+		tow.unattach()
 	unattach()
 	..()