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
- Somali man charged with attempted murder at Surrey asylum hotel
on August 16, 2026Armed officers were sent to the Stanwell Hotel, near Heathrow Airport, on Saturday night over reports that a man had been stabbed.
- Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens
on August 16, 2026The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.
- Bonnie Tyler's hometown prepares for final goodbye
on August 16, 2026A service will be held in Swansea before the cortege goes to Skewen, where the singer grew up.
- Elgin man found after going missing in Rome on first night of holiday
on August 16, 2026Colin Ross's fiancee said he wandered off up a side street near the Pantheon while on holiday.
- Five teenagers dead and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway
on August 16, 2026The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare.
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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