Protection of the ecological environment has been an essential concern in the design of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. The routes were selected so that they would keep away from the major habitats of wild animals.

• 生态环境保护成为青藏铁路设计的基本理念，在铁路的线路选择上，尽量避开野生动物栖息、活动的重点区域。