More than 2,000 railway stations across the UK are set to receive a share of £3.25bn over the next five years as part of modernisation plans unveiled by Network Rail.

London's Kings Cross, Blackfriars and London Bridge stations will net more than £100m each as part of the proposals, as well as Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham New Street to help fund major redevelopment schemes. Robin Gisby, Network Rail's operations and customer services director, said: "Much is planned in this area over the coming years and we must invest wisely. We shouldn't try and second guess passengers but ask them what they want from stations and what's important to them."

The £3.25bn investment is the total level of expenditure targeted at stations leading up to spring 2014, and comprises funding from Network Rail, train operators, the Department for Transport and devolved governments, as well as local authorities.