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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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- Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streetson June 20, 2026
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
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on June 20, 2026Nine people are in a critical condition out of a total of 28 still in hospital on Saturday, emergency services say.
- Watch: What we know about the Bedford train crash
on June 20, 2026A train driver dies and 100 people are injured in the crash on Friday.
- Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
on June 20, 2026British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.
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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