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About The Tide
The Tide is a 7.4-mile (12 km) light rail line in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, owned and operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). It connects Eastern Virginia Medical School, downtown Norfolk, Norfolk State University, and Newtown Road. Service began on August 19, 2011, making it the first light rail system in Virginia. Fares match local bus fares and the line accepts HRT's GO Passes. Trains generally run every 15 minutes, increasing to every 10 minutes during peak periods and every 30 minutes during early mornings and late evenings. In 2025, the system had a ridership of 865,500, or about 2,900 per weekday as of the second quarter of 2026.
Everything about The Tide →- Country
- United States
- Inception
- August 19, 2011
- Website
- http://www.ridethetide.com