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
- Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
on July 30, 2026The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.
- MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
on July 30, 2026Joani Reid, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, will also be let back into Labour, a party spokesperson confirmed.
- Homes flooded and residents evacuated after quarry 'incident'
on July 30, 2026One resident says he was met with a "wall of water" when he went to see what was going on.
- Homes flooded and residents evacuated after quarry 'incident'on July 30, 2026
One resident says he was met with a "wall of water" when he went to see what was going on.
- British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
on July 30, 2026The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
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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