The invention discloses a ground automatic neutral-section passing device and a control method thereof. The ground automatic neutral-section passing device comprises a train identification unit, a logic control system, a valve control unit, a thyristor valve block unit consisting of two thyristor valve blocks connected in series, and a current detection unit for detecting the current of the thyristor valve blocks, which are connected successively, wherein the thyristor valve block unit is connected with a two-phase power supply arm and a neutral zone of a catenary respectively; the logic control system is connected to one of the thyristor valve blocks according to an identified train travelling position and direction control to supply power for the neutral zone; and when phase change is needed, the logic control system is connected to the other thyristor valve block according to the state switching of thyristor current. According to the control method, neutral-section passing is realized through controlling the two thyristor valve blocks, and when the phase change is performed, if the current of one of the thyristor valve blocks achieves a cross-zero state through detection and judgment, the other thyristor valve block is opened immediately. The ground automatic neutral-section passing device and the control method disclosed by the invention have the advantages of being capable of realizing automatic neutral-section passing of a train under a condition that the power is not cut off, high in reliability, stable in operation, extremely small in power-off dead zone of the neutral zone, and the like.