>It would certainly be a great way to get to boston for sporting events and concerts without having to drive to the commuter rail.

I live on the Seacoast and it's super convenient to take the Amtrak down to Boston. Driving down to Boston is a nightmare, but taking the train down is relatively painless by comparison since you just get plopped at North Station. It's one big benefits of living on the Seacoast instead of living off the I-93 corridor where I grew up.

Hell, even taking the C&J to Logan is much more convenient than driving down.