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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
- Family pay tribute to 'ray of sunshine' daughter killed by bus
on November 5, 2026Sophia Aitken died on Tuesday after being struck by a Stagecoach bus at Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning.
- Investigation after 'hundreds' of letters found dumped
on November 5, 2026Royal Mail is trying to find out how large quantities of mail ended up being discarded on the outskirts of Derry.
- Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
on November 5, 2026Channel 4 will reinvest the show's budget in "distinctive new programming" and said sorry again to the women involved.
- No shoot-to-kill missions against IRA, says former SAS officer
on November 5, 2026The soldier is speaking out now because of the government's draft law to deal with the legacy of the Troubles.
- Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
on November 5, 2026A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.
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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