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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
- Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down
on February 16, 2026The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
- Disability and LGBT hate crimes set to become aggravated offences
on February 16, 2026The proposed change has been set out in an amendment to the government's Crimes and Policing Bill.
- Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities
on February 16, 2026It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.
- Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
on February 16, 2026All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.
- Teenagers guilty of killing man they thought was a paedophile
on February 16, 2026Alexander Cashford was lured to a beach, chased and hit with rocks before he died.
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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