: Layton is arrested and moved to Big Alice to be held in an interrogation room.

: On Wilford's orders, Icy Bob sabotages the hydrogen intakes. Boki, the last of the Breachmen, discovers the vents are blocked but is nearly killed in the process.

: Wilford identifies a "workaround" previously implemented by Melanie and claims that only Big Alice can provide the necessary push to restart the engine. He steps in where Javier isn't fast enough, making himself look like the train's ultimate savior.

: Wilford’s plan begins with a subtle crisis—leaky faucets and low water pressure across the train.

: Miss Audrey fully cements her role at Wilford’s side, appearing as a cold figure who facilitates the transition to Wilford’s authoritarian rule.

In Mr. Wilford executes a masterful coup by sabotaging the very train he claims to love, forcing Andre Layton to surrender control to save the passengers. The Sabotage and Engine Crisis

: Realizing he has lost the support of the people and the technical ability to lead, Layton concedes control to avoid a bloody civil war.