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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
- The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
on September 7, 2026About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.
- Scotland's £2 cap on bus fares kicks in - but some call it 'half a solution'
on September 7, 2026The SNP policy was announced last week and from Monday, fares are capped to £2 in the west.
- Swinney's £2 cap on bus fares kicks in - but some call it 'half a solution'on September 7, 2026
The SNP policy was announced last week and from Monday, fares are capped to £2 in the west.
- NI secretary to hold Stormont talks over budget deadlock
on September 7, 2026It will be Sir Chris Bryant's first visit to Stormont as secretary of state.
- NI secretary to hold Stormont talks over budget deadlockon September 7, 2026
It will be Sir Chris Bryant's first visit to Stormont as secretary of state.
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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