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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 shot with crossbow on university campus
on June 4, 2026Police say a man was shot at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, on Thursday morning.
- Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named
on June 4, 2026A Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon on Wednesday.
- Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash namedon June 4, 2026
A Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon on Wednesday.
- 'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to production line
on June 4, 2026Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.
- Teenager given life sentence for knife murder while on bail for slashing
on June 4, 2026The 17-year-old will serve a minimum of 17 years for killing John McNab, 22, in an unprovoked attack in Leith last year.
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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