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
- Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend
on August 29, 2026Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
- Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
on August 29, 2026This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down.
- The race to stop England running out of water
on August 29, 2026Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?
- 'Healey to defer defence spend target' and 'Fergie's coming home'
on August 28, 2026Several papers focus on the UK defence spending targets and Chancellor John Healey's plans to shelve his target.
- Relief as Edinburgh's Princes Street reopens seven weeks after fire
on August 28, 2026A large section of the street has been closed through festival season after a devastating fire.
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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