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
- Huge fire at Glasgow Central Station prompts evacuations as building collapses
on March 9, 2026The fire is understood to have started in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon, with the building collapsing several hours later.
- Huge fire at Glasgow Central Station prompts evacuations as building collapseson March 9, 2026
The fire is understood to have started in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon, with the building collapsing several hours later.
- Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station
on March 9, 2026The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.
- Sent 90 miles after giving birth while 'soaked in urine'
on March 9, 2026Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care.
- NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s
on March 9, 2026The health service said young people who already receive the drugs will continue to do so.
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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