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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
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- Mandelson scandal is 'serious' for Starmer but PM is 'man of integrity', Brown says
on February 7, 2026Gordon Brown says Sir Keir may have been "too slow to do the right things" but backed him to "clean up the system".
- Man charged with 33 sexual offences in London
on February 7, 2026Adebayo Adeyemi, 58, is charged with offences alleged to have taken place between 2003 and 2019.
- Boy in court charged with attempted murder after teacher stabbed at school
on February 7, 2026A 15-year-old boy appears in court charged with attempted murder after a teacher is stabbed at school.
- Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72
on February 7, 2026The SNP politician was a key figure in the Scottish government's response to the Covid pandemic.
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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