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Why isn't this ship competitive with other transportation modes, when it comes to passenger service?

Gulf of Mexico train ferry fleet renewal
https://www.railwaygazette.com/freight/gulf-of-mexico-train-ferry-fleet-renewal/58701.article

Train shipping by vessels is desirable, when they carry freights. But, when it comes to passenger service, it would be inferior to other transportation modes in terms of time required for loading trains and slow speed of vessels.