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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
- British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
on June 28, 2026Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.
- British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcaseon June 28, 2026
Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.
- Body of missing boy, 15, found in reservoir
on June 28, 2026Police say the boy's body was recovered from Cowbury Reservoir in Stalybridge on Saturday night.
- Murder investigation after man dies on street
on June 28, 2026A 22-year-old is held on suspicion of murder after the death of another man initially found injured on a street.
- Murder investigation after man dies on streeton June 28, 2026
A 22-year-old is held on suspicion of murder after the death of another man initially found injured on a street.
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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