Following the Stations: Engines of Communities Discussion Paper 

and Steer's subsequent analysis of a actual portfolio of stations

Unlocking Station Potential: Delivery model exploration for the Railway Industry Association,

Station Investment Zones

proposes a delivery model which is a partnership between local authorities, the railway and the private sector

SIZs should be used as delivery mechanisms for Town Growth Zones within Local Metro Areas, so that station investment, service uplift, access improvements and development phasing reinforce each other