Research conclusions：This paper introduces the main design principle and technical standards for construction of Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Rail Transit, compares and analyzes the three schemes in economy and technology from the fields of construction cost, construction difficulty, construction schedule, environment protection and coordination with the city planning, on the premise of meeting the track alignment, and offers the optimal scheme on the track alignment in city, namely, the scheme of track along Jingfu Road. This scheme can be as the reference to construction of the similar intercity rail transit.