Netflix in association with YRF Entertainment yesterday said the trailer for their upcoming series, ‘The Railway Men’, has been released.

The show is a story of extraordinary heroism demonstrated by the employees of the Indian Railways in Bhopal. These individuals rose against all odds to save their fellow citizens on the night of December 2, 1984, battling an invisible enemy in the air when deadly gas leaked from the Union Carbide (now part of Dow Jones Chemicals) factory.

According to a Netflix statement, the show is inspired by true stories and a celebration of the indomitable spirit of humanity. With a stellar ensemble cast, including R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu and Babil Khan, ‘The Railway Men’ premieres globally on Netflix on November 18.

The trailer highlights how courage can be found in the darkest of times and ordinary men can rise up to extraordinary challenges. It brings forth the heroic attempt of individuals who worked tirelessly and in a race-against-time, ensured the safety of hundreds of people on the fateful night of the world’s worst industrial disaster.

Sharing his thoughts on his first directorial project, Shiv Rawail said, “Directing this series has been a deeply emotional and rewarding journey. It’s a story of the human spirit that needed to be told, to remind people of the power of resilience in the face of adversity. I am truly humbled and honored to helm this series.

To be able to execute my passion project under the able guidance of YRF Entertainment; to be able to work with talent like R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Juhi Chawla, Raghubir Yadav, Divyendu, Babil and so many others in my very first outing as a director and for this series to reach the global audience through Netflix, is truly a dream come true.”

Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India said, “This year has been a fantastic year for Netflix’s dramas. Audiences have loved the variety of series across all genres that we have released and I am excited to end this year on a high note with the launch of the truly exceptional mini series ‘The Railway Men’.

It is the first show from our partnership with YRF and it shines with the powerful storytelling and creative finesse that YRF is widely known for.”

YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, while sharing his perspective, said, “At YRF, our mission is to create engaging, inspiring and extraordinary stories from India for the world. ‘The Railway Men’ is one such powerful story that stands testament to our pursuit of this trifecta. Partnering with Netflix will enable us to share these stories with diverse audiences worldwide.”