occupation

mastery
UK /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ US /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/noun

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Which meaning of 'occupation' best matches the usage in the sentence?

Last year it was announced that electrification of L.M.R. main lines was to be speeded up and that it would be essential for the engineers to have the longest possible occupation of the lines involved.