diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/audio_time_axis.cc b/gtk2_ardour/audio_time_axis.cc
index aa09bb4050..12f3cea0bb 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/audio_time_axis.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/audio_time_axis.cc
@@ -296,6 +296,7 @@ AudioTimeAxisView::route_active_changed ()
 		controls_table.hide();
 		inactive_table.show();
 		RouteTimeAxisView::hide_all_automation();
+		name_label.show();
 	} else {
 		inactive_table.hide();
 		controls_table.show();