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
- MP harassed for 'being English' by man who took axe to pub
on October 21, 2026Michael Glover left a note on MP Henry Tufnell's office door and claimed he knew where he lived.
- Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
on October 21, 2026The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
- 'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy
on October 21, 2026Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".
- Tributes paid to 'bravest' woman who died of 'stab wounds' after crash
on October 21, 2026It is understood Eleanor Barnfield, from Bridgend, had been stabbed before the crash.
- Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
on October 21, 2026A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.
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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