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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
- Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' amid China spy probe
on March 5, 2026Joani Reid said she had temporarily stood down from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
- Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' amid China spy probeon March 5, 2026
Joani Reid said she had temporarily stood down from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
- Man guilty of rape and deliberate HIV infections
on March 5, 2026A judge says Adam Hall, 43, faces "a very long sentence" after being convicted of multiple offences.
- UK Border Force officer was 'working for China', court told
on March 5, 2026Chi Leung "Peter" Wai is accused of engaging in "shadow policing" in the UK on behalf of China.
- Triple killer put flatmate in headlock in assault
on March 5, 2026Valdo Calocane went on to kill three people and seriously injure three others in the attacks in 2023.
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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