He escapes en route to his execution and seeks refuge in the Ecliptic Express , a stranded train , where he meets Rebecca Chambers .
Billy 's flashbacks imply he is innocent and the victim of a cover - up .
Billy escapes en route to Billy 's execution and seeks refuge in the Ecliptic Express , a stranded train , where he meets Rebecca Chambers .
Billy 's flashbacks imply he is innocent and the victim of a cover - up .