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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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- Tributes to driver killed in Bedford train crashon June 21, 2026
Shaun Burton's family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death "heartbreaking".
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- CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probeon June 21, 2026
A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.
- Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts
on June 21, 2026It comes as US President Donald Trump says on social media that the PM will resign, in a further blow to the Labour leader.
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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