Customers invited to join celebration of Croxley and Watford stations’ centenary on the Metropolitan line

To mark the 100th anniversary of Croxley and Watford stations on the Metropolitan line, Transport for London (TfL) is joining forces with Hertfordshire County Council and the Museum of Watford to celebrate with several free activities on Sunday 2 November.

Croxley and Watford stations opened on the Metropolitan line extension to Watford on 2 November 1925. Croxley station was initially named "Croxley Green" but was renamed in 1949 to avoid confusion with another station of the same name. Watford station also opened on the same day and for the first few months, electric trains ran on the Metropolitan Railway to Baker Street and steam trains ran on the London and North Western Railway to Marylebone.

Customers can drop-by Watford Underground station at any time between 10:30-15:00, where the Museum of Watford will be transforming the passenger waiting room into a living exhibition celebrating 100 years of both stations and its connections to the community. Visitors will have the chance to step back in time to explore how the arrival of the Metropolitan line helped shape Watford’s growth, connected communities across northwest London and Hertfordshire, and inspired generations of commuters and residents.

People can also join the waitlist for free tours of Croxley and Watford stations every hour between 11:00 and 14:00, where they will receive an in-depth tour detailing the history and heritage of the stations, their links to the Metropolitan line and how they played a huge part as some of the early stations to help to connect Hertfordshire and northwest London into the heart of London.

Several other activities will also take place, including a chance to create a Metro-land postcard with the Museum of Watford, a meet and greet with the station manager and an information stand to answer questions on TfL’s award-winning apprentice schemes, for school children interested in a career at TfL. Customers can join the waitlist for the station tours here.

Emma Strain, TfL's Customer Director, said: “Croxley and Watford stations have helped connect Hertfordshire and northwest London into central London for 100 years, playing an important part in creating more jobs and opportunities for those in the surrounding county. We encourage customers to drop-by to this fantastic free celebration, and step back in time at two of the oldest stations on TfL’s network.”

Peter Taylor, Elected Mayor of Watford, said: “Museum on Tour is a fantastic way of bringing Watford’s rich heritage to life and connecting people with the stories that shaped our town. This special event at Watford Underground station is a wonderful celebration of 100 years since the Metropolitan line first arrived here, a milestone that helped put Watford on the map and strengthened our ties with London and beyond. I’d encourage everyone to come along, discover more about our history, and enjoy this unique experience that showcases what makes our town so special."