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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
- Snow for some as winter weather returns to UK this week
on March 10, 2026The weather is set to get a lot colder as the week progresses, as Tomasz Shafernaker and Simon King explain.
- Glasgow Central: Station remains closed in aftermath of fire
on March 10, 2026Scotland's busiest station remains closed following a huge fire that destroyed a neighbouring building.
- Legal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566k
on March 10, 2026The council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were "completely unfair".
- Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
on March 10, 2026Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials.
- MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
on March 10, 2026The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.
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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