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Watford London Underground
Watford Met tube station 25 July 2015.jpg
Location Watford
Local authority Watford
Managed by London Underground
Number of platforms 2
Fare zone 7
Key dates
1925 Opened
14 November 1966 Goods yard closed
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Watford is a train station located in the town of Watford, England. It is the very last stop on a special part of the London Underground's Metropolitan line. This station is found in an area known as Zone 7 of the public transport system.

About Watford Station

Watford station first opened its doors in 1925. It has two platforms where passengers can get on and off trains. The station is managed by London Underground, which runs the famous tube network in London.

The Metropolitan Line

The Metropolitan line is one of the oldest parts of the London Underground system. It connects central London with areas further out, like Watford. Trains on this line help many people travel for work, school, and fun every day.

Travelcard Zones Explained

London's public transport system uses "zones" to help figure out how much a journey costs. Zone 1 is in the very center of London. The higher the zone number, the further away from the center you are. Watford station is in Zone 7, meaning it's quite a distance from the heart of London.

Future Plans: The Croxley Rail Link

There are plans to make changes to the train lines around Watford. A new railway line, called the Croxley Rail Link, is being built. This new line will connect to Watford Junction railway station. When the Croxley Rail Link is finished, the current Watford station on the Metropolitan line might close. This change aims to make it easier for people to travel around Watford and connect to other train services.

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