A new specialized railway goods site connecting railway fans nationwide with railway companies: 'TRAIN SELECT SHOP - Tetsuoshi!' opens on 4/23!
On April 23, 2026, Kotsu Shimbunsha will launch 'TRAIN SELECT SHOP - Tetsuoshi!', an EC site where you can buy nationwide railway goods in one stop. It starts with 'Tetsudou Musume' goods.
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Kotsu Shimbunsha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Yoshimichi Ito), which develops railway-related media and publishing businesses including the 'JR Timetable', will open a new specialized railway goods EC site 'TRAIN SELECT SHOP - Tetsuoshi!' (https://tetsuoshi.kotsu.co.jp) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as a platform where you can buy goods produced by railway companies nationwide in one stop. The first phase will focus on handling goods related to the persistently popular 'Tetsudou Musume'. Moving forward, we aim to revitalize the entire railway industry as a new bridge connecting railway fans nationwide with local railways by gradually expanding the participating railway companies.
'TRAIN SELECT SHOP - Tetsuoshi!' was built with the aim of being a highly convenient platform for both railway fans and railway companies. The main features are as follows.
Sales promotion linked with our media
We will also link with the railway magazines and web media published by our company to directly transmit the appeal of the goods to fans.
To a place where you can buy nationwide railway goods in one stop
In the future, we plan to consolidate sales methods and sites that have previously differed by railway company. Ultimately, we will build an environment where items from various companies, including goods from distant local railway companies that are hard to visit, can be easily purchased with a single transaction.
Safe and stable EC site operation system
Through our operational track record with 'Kotsu Shimbunsha Mail Order Shop' and others, we have accumulated rich EC know-how, providing customers with a smooth purchasing experience and participating businesses with a stable, hassle-free sales environment.
A platform that resolves the mismatch between 'want to deliver' and 'want'
This project was launched with the desire to further enliven the entire railway industry by solving two issues: 'expanding sales channels for local railway companies' and 'improving convenience for fans'.
Recently, we have heard from many local railway companies about their struggle that 'even if we make attractive original goods, we cannot fully reach fans nationwide just through our own counters or websites.' On the other hand, railway fans have also voiced concerns that 'we cannot buy goods from our favorite railways because they are too far' and 'it is a hassle to go through the purchase procedure for each company.'
Therefore, we thought that our company, which has been involved in the industry for many years as a railway media outlet, could act as a hub and create a place online where nationwide railway goods gather, leading to the launch of this EC site.
To a 'comprehensive EC platform' where nationwide railway goods gather
The first phase will start centered on 'Tetsudou Musume' goods, but in the future, we plan to deepen cooperation with railway companies nationwide and gradually expand the categories and lineup handled.
Gradual expansion of participating companies and handled categories
We will proceed with preparations to handle a wide range of railway-related goods other than 'Tetsudou Musume' in the future. By having railway companies from all over the country participate one after another, we aim to be a comprehensive platform where fans can encounter their favorite goods 'anytime, from anywhere'.
Consideration of new product planning
In the future, we will consider content that fans can enjoy even more, keeping in mind the development of this site's original goods and limited campaigns. We will strive to grow together with participating businesses and help revitalize the entire railway industry.
[Recruitment of Participating Companies] To partners who will enliven the railway industry together
At 'TRAIN SELECT SHOP - Tetsuoshi!', we are widely recruiting railway companies and related businesses who want to deliver their own goods to fans nationwide through this platform.
By utilizing our strengths of 'information dissemination power using media' and 'EC operation know-how', it is possible to expand sales channels nationwide without investing in new systems or spending time attracting customers. We are waiting for inquiries from partners who will drive the further development of the railway industry together on this newly opened platform.
Contact Information
Kotsu Shimbunsha Co., Ltd. Timetable Information Business Department Sales Section
Hulic Ochanomizu Building, 2-3-11 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 TEL: 03-6831-6712
'TRAIN SELECT SHOP - Tetsuoshi!' was built with the aim of being a highly convenient platform for both railway fans and railway companies. The main features are as follows.
Sales promotion linked with our media
We will also link with the railway magazines and web media published by our company to directly transmit the appeal of the goods to fans.
To a place where you can buy nationwide railway goods in one stop
In the future, we plan to consolidate sales methods and sites that have previously differed by railway company. Ultimately, we will build an environment where items from various companies, including goods from distant local railway companies that are hard to visit, can be easily purchased with a single transaction.
Safe and stable EC site operation system
Through our operational track record with 'Kotsu Shimbunsha Mail Order Shop' and others, we have accumulated rich EC know-how, providing customers with a smooth purchasing experience and participating businesses with a stable, hassle-free sales environment.
A platform that resolves the mismatch between 'want to deliver' and 'want'
This project was launched with the desire to further enliven the entire railway industry by solving two issues: 'expanding sales channels for local railway companies' and 'improving convenience for fans'.
Recently, we have heard from many local railway companies about their struggle that 'even if we make attractive original goods, we cannot fully reach fans nationwide just through our own counters or websites.' On the other hand, railway fans have also voiced concerns that 'we cannot buy goods from our favorite railways because they are too far' and 'it is a hassle to go through the purchase procedure for each company.'
Therefore, we thought that our company, which has been involved in the industry for many years as a railway media outlet, could act as a hub and create a place online where nationwide railway goods gather, leading to the launch of this EC site.
To a 'comprehensive EC platform' where nationwide railway goods gather
The first phase will start centered on 'Tetsudou Musume' goods, but in the future, we plan to deepen cooperation with railway companies nationwide and gradually expand the categories and lineup handled.
Gradual expansion of participating companies and handled categories
We will proceed with preparations to handle a wide range of railway-related goods other than 'Tetsudou Musume' in the future. By having railway companies from all over the country participate one after another, we aim to be a comprehensive platform where fans can encounter their favorite goods 'anytime, from anywhere'.
Consideration of new product planning
In the future, we will consider content that fans can enjoy even more, keeping in mind the development of this site's original goods and limited campaigns. We will strive to grow together with participating businesses and help revitalize the entire railway industry.
[Recruitment of Participating Companies] To partners who will enliven the railway industry together
At 'TRAIN SELECT SHOP - Tetsuoshi!', we are widely recruiting railway companies and related businesses who want to deliver their own goods to fans nationwide through this platform.
By utilizing our strengths of 'information dissemination power using media' and 'EC operation know-how', it is possible to expand sales channels nationwide without investing in new systems or spending time attracting customers. We are waiting for inquiries from partners who will drive the further development of the railway industry together on this newly opened platform.
Contact Information
Kotsu Shimbunsha Co., Ltd. Timetable Information Business Department Sales Section
Hulic Ochanomizu Building, 2-3-11 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 TEL: 03-6831-6712