Welcome to Watford Town
Watford's original name
Watford's original name was Watforda first mentioned in 1007 in Anglo Saxon charter.
Watford's Rivers
The rivers that run through Watford are the River Colne & River Gade.
Watford's first train station
It was called "Watford Railway Station" and opened in 1837 and closed in 1858. Replaced by Watford Junction station. This was part of the London to Birmingham railway.
Watford meaning
The meaning of Watford from old English is thought to be "Waet" meaning full of water and "ford" shallow place on a river.
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BBC Latest News
Latest news stories from the UK
- Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert
on September 27, 2026Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.
- Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford
on September 27, 2026The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base.
- Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairfordon September 27, 2026
The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base.
- More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action support rally
on September 27, 2026More than 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the banned group.
- What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe
on September 27, 2026Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.
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Watford Junction Typical Departures
Every 10-15 min
Platform: 7 or 9
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 20-30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30-60 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 15 min
Platform: 9 or 10
Operator: London Overground