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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
- Man arrested after boy, 6, dies in crash
on October 1, 2026An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident in Llanfairfechan, Conwy, is ongoing.
- UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat
on October 1, 2026President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
- Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal challenge postponed
on October 1, 2026The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading dispute.
- UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say
on October 1, 2026The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.
- PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
on October 1, 2026Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
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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