Welcome to Watford Town
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
- Man, 29, arrested in police raid over racist traffic-cone attack
on August 11, 2026Police are investigating after a traffic cone was thrown at a delivery driver following an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow last month.
- Amber Met Office extreme heat warning issued as temperatures could reach 38C
on August 11, 2026An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Thursday, when extreme temperatures are expected to peak.
- Call with No 10 gives us hope, PC Harper's mother says
on August 11, 2026Debbie Adlam says she does not want a "special case" for her son, but for killers of emergency workers to be exempt.
- Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
on August 11, 2026Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
- Cocaine worth £232m found in banana shipment
on August 11, 2026Nine men are arrested after the major drugs haul is busted by Border Force officers.
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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