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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
- Farringdon station shut due to suspected gas leak
on April 30, 2026A small number of passengers said they had felt unwell, British Transport Police said.
- What we know about the Golders Green stabbings
on April 30, 2026Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident.
- Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished
on April 30, 2026It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.
- Statue with Banksy's signature appears in London
on April 30, 2026A sculpture of a man marching off a plinth in St James's appears to bear the artist's name.
- Video that police denied existed shows woman pinned down
on April 30, 2026Nadine Buzzard-Quashie speaks for first time about her "David and Goliath battle" against two police forces.
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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