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
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on August 24, 2026The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.
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on August 24, 2026A man admits endangering lives at sea after piloting a dinghy with a then-record number of migrants.
- Boy died after leaping from window, inquest finds
on August 24, 2026The inquest into the death of five-year-old Aalim Ahmed concludes at East London Coroner's Court.
- Police pass Mohamed Al Fayed case file to prosecutors
on August 24, 2026The Crown Prosecution Service will review evidence relating to a man in his 80s gathered by police investigating allegations against the late Harrods owner.
- Workers put on 'light duties' as cheap imported steel floods market
on August 24, 2026Tata Steel said the changes have had a significant impact on their business in Llanwern.
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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