A gang of railway workers has recorded a truly awful version of Away in a Manger in a bid for musical fame.

Orange Army Choristers, from Network Rail’s track team at Rugby, have reworked the carol into Away on the Railway.

“What we lack in vocal flair we more than make up for in festive cheer – and good looks,” worker Ryan Buckley told the Construction Index.

“While none of us are likely to be giving up the day job any time soon, we hope our crimbo crooning brings a smile to people’s faces – and reminds them that we, the orange army, are upgrading their railway this Christmas.”