Welcome to Watford Town
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, 20, dies in traffic collision near Dervock
on April 5, 2026Police say they received a report of a one-vehicle road traffic collision on the Castlecat Road shortly before 01:00 BST on Sunday.
- Families left homeless as tree falls into houses during Storm Dave's winds
on April 5, 2026As Storm Dave brought heavy winds to the country, a tree fell into two homes in Kinver.
- Families homeless as tree hits houses in Storm Daveon April 5, 2026
As Storm Dave brought heavy winds to the country, a tree fell into two homes in Kinver.
- Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
on April 5, 2026Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
- Power cuts and travel disruption after Storm Dave hits Scotland
on April 5, 2026Strong winds battered the country on Saturday through the night, with a top wind speed of 73mph recorded in Buchan, Aberdeenshire.
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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