The Birmingham Rail crane runway system brings together several key components to provide mechanical joints the capability of increasing crane rail lifespan and reducing vibrations caused by excess wear. Performs similar to welded joints without the high cost. Eliminates vibrations caused by excess wear at standard joints. Mechanical joints are the weak link in every crane runway. Unavoidable gaps appear at the mechanical joint with standard square cuts. Nothing can prevent wear on the rail from repetitive crane wheel strikes at these joints. When excess wear at the joints occur, the entire system weakens.