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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
- BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan
on June 17, 2026In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.
- Firm fined £150,000 after electrician killed in mine by fan blades
on June 17, 2026Colin Thwaites died at Lochaline Quartz Sand Ltd's underground mine on the Morvern Peninsula in October 2024.
- Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
on June 17, 2026The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.
- Patient dies and three people injured after ambulance and car crash
on June 17, 2026Police were called to the scene of the collision on Balmore Road in Glasgow at about 21:00 on Tuesday.
- Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine's medical records
on June 17, 2026The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery.
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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